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Numerary

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to numbers or numbering. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy). not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A person with a numerary or permanent position.
  2. 2
    A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.

    "Like numeraries, assistant numeraries are celibates who live in Opus Dei centres."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numéraire.

Etymology 2

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numéraire.

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