Definition of vicar
1
:an ecclesiastical agent: such as
a
:a Church of England incumbent receiving a stipend but not the tithes of a parish
b
:a member of the Episcopal clergy or laity who has charge of a mission or chapel
c
:a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of a prelate
2
:one serving as a substitute or agent;
specifically
:an administrative deputy
