deacon
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Noun — A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
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Etymology
From Old English diacon, borrowed from Church Latin diaconus, going back to Greek diakonos, meaning "servant" or "minister".
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What does “deacon” mean?
The word “deacon” means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination). In plain terms, a church role, usually just below a priest or pastor, focused on service and assisting with church duties.
How do you pronounce “deacon”?
“Deacon” is pronounced DEE-kuhn (/ˈdiːkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “deacon” in a sentence?
Here is “deacon” used in a sentence: “The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank.”
What part of speech is “deacon”?
Depending on how it is used, “deacon” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “deacon” come from?
The word “deacon” comes from Latin. From Old English diacon, borrowed from Church Latin diaconus, going back to Greek diakonos, meaning "servant" or "minister".
Is “deacon” a common word?
“Deacon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deacon” have?
“Deacon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).