noun
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA senior church administrator ranking below a bishop.
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- Plural
- archdeacons
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Etymology
From Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, ultimately from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus diakonos, "deacon".
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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".
