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Meaning of portionist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. One of the incumbents of a benefice that has two or more rectors or vicars.
  2. A scholar at Merton College, Oxford, England, who has a certain academical allowance or portion.
    historical

Examples

“Curates would in fact become Portionists and Incumbents , with a legal status and an independent position within the limit of their appointed jurisdiction”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Portions Portishead Portknockie Portland Portland Bill Portland cement

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