sti·pen·di·ary
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plural stipendiaries
Definition of stipendiary
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one who receives a stipend
stipendiary
adjectiveDefinition of stipendiary (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: receiving or compensated by wages or salary
a stipendiary curate
2
: of or relating to a stipend
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“Stipendiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipendiary. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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