succursal

[ suh-kur-suhl ]

adjective

1. subsidiary, especially noting a religious establishment that is dependent upon a principal one.

succursal

/ sʌˈkɜːsəl /

adjective

1. (esp of a religious establishment) subsidiary

noun

1. a subsidiary establishment

Word History and Origins

Origin of succursal¹

1835–45; < French succursale < Latin succurs ( us ) ( succor ) + -ale -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of succursal¹

C19: from French, from Medieval Latin succursus, from Latin succurrere to succour

Example Sentences

Of course this effect must be secured by succursal hothouses, not always open to visitors.

From Project Gutenberg

There was even one parish in which the priest preached the Gospel in his principal church, and sang mass in its succursal.

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