Manse

usgb/mæns/
noun

The house lived in by a minister of a church, especially in Scotland.

The village church and the manse were surrounded by a large graveyard.
Visual representation of "manse" - The house lived in by a minister of a church, especially in Scotland.

Often appears as...

  • presbyterian manse
  • old manse
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Clergy Residence

Refers specifically to a house provided for a pastor, minister, or priest by their church.

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After the service, we were invited to tea at the manse.
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Scottish Tradition

Traditionally used in Scotland, indicating a strong cultural context when a church owns the property.

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The old stone manse stood proudly beside the Scottish kirk.
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Specific Usage

Not all religious houses are called manses; this term is for Protestant Christian denominations, like Presbyterians.

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The Presbyterian manse hosts community gatherings every month.
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