noun
- the offices, positions, or jurisdictions of deans
- the residences or official houses of deans
Usage: ecclesiastical
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The bishop reorganized the deaneries within the diocese.
- Several deaneries were combined to improve administrative efficiency.
- The historic deaneries were converted into conference centers.
- She visited all the deaneries in her region during the inspection.
- The cathedral deaneries housed visiting clergy members.
- New appointments were made to vacant deaneries across the province.