Meaning of oeconomus | Babel Free
/iːˈkɒnəməs/Definitions
- A married priest (chiefly Orthodox Christian and Uniate usage), as opposed to a hieromonk.
- A priest or other person who serves as the bursar or finance officer of a diocese or religious institution (chiefly Roman Catholic usage), an episcopal oeconomus temporarily takes charge of church property in the event of an episcopal vacancy.
- A Byzantine title given to the chief steward or treasurer of a household or institution.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.