1. Plural of chaplaincy; the office, position, or term of service of a chaplain (a member of the clergy or religious official attached to an institution, military unit, or organization).
Usage: Always plural form; Commonly used in institutional and military contexts
2. The buildings, facilities, or jurisdiction associated with a chaplain's work or authority.
Usage: Less common usage

Examples

• The military established several chaplaincies to serve personnel of different faiths.
• Hospital chaplaincies provide spiritual support to patients and their families.
• She applied for one of the available chaplaincies at the university.
• Prison chaplaincies offer counseling and religious services to inmates.
• The organization expanded its chaplaincies to include more diverse religious traditions.
• Chaplaincies in the armed forces have a long historical tradition.