I. stīˈpendēˌerē adjective
Etymology: Latin stipendiarius, from stipendium + -arius -ary
1. : receiving or compensated by wages or salary : performing services for a stated price or compensation
a stipendiary curate
2. : of or relating to a stipend
II. noun
( -es )
: one who receives a stipend: as
a. Britain
(1) : a stipendiary clergyman
(2) : stipendiary magistrate
b. archaic : a mercenary soldier