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manse
This term carries a distinct ecclesiastical flavor when referring to a clergyman's residence, often evoking a sense of community duty and modest but respectable living. In this specific religious context, it is more precise than "house" or "home" as it denotes a property owned by the church rather than the individual.
When used to describe a large, stately home, the word functions as a formal or literary synonym for "mansion." In this register, it often suggests an air of antiquity or old-world prestige, making it more suitable for historical novels or formal descriptions than for contemporary real estate listings.
Meanings
Examples
The minister and his family moved into the church manse last month.
We should meet at the manse before the service begins.
The old manse stood on a hill overlooking the village.
I wonder if the new pastor likes living in the manse.
The family resided in a sprawling stone manse in the countryside.
They hosted the parish meeting in the living room of the manse.
What a magnificent manse this is.
What a magnificent manse this is.
The manse was drafty and smelled of old parchment.