n. 1. A cleric, especially one who has charge of a parish. 2. A cleric who assists a rector or vicar. [Middle English curat, from Medieval Latin cūrātus, from Late Latin cūra, spiritual charge, from Latin, care; see CURE.] |
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tr.v. 1. To organize and oversee (an art exhibit or film festival, for example). 2. To gather and present to the public: a blog that curates news stories. [Back-formation from CURATOR.] cu·ration (kyr-āshən) n. |
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