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curate (1)

cu·rate [ kyrət ] (plural cu·rates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. priest's assistant: a member of the Christian clergy who assists a vicar, rector, or priest

2. somebody responsible for parish: a member of the Christian clergy in charge of a parish

[14th century. < medieval Latin curatus "somebody who cares for a parish" < Latin cura "care"]
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