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archdeacon

Archdeacon (noun) means a senior church official ranking just below a bishop, usually responsible for administering part of a diocese. Example: “The archdeacon handled the diocese's finances and property.”

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A senior church official ranking just below a bishop, usually responsible for administering part of a diocese.
"The archdeacon handled the diocese's finances and property."

How to Use Archdeacon

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In plain EnglishA senior church administrator ranking below a bishop.

Word Forms

archdeacons plural

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Etymology

From Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, ultimately from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus diakonos, "deacon".

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “archdeacon” mean?

The word “archdeacon” means a senior church official ranking just below a bishop, usually responsible for administering part of a diocese. In plain terms, a senior church administrator ranking below a bishop.

How do you use “archdeacon” in a sentence?

Here is “archdeacon” used in a sentence: “The archdeacon handled the diocese's finances and property.”

What part of speech is “archdeacon”?

“Archdeacon” is a noun.

Where does the word “archdeacon” come from?

The word “archdeacon” comes from Late Latin. From Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, ultimately from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus diakonos, "deacon".

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