deacon
/'di:kən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders: In many Christian denominations, a deacon is an ordained minister of the church who assists priests or ministers. This is a formal rank within the church hierarchy.
- A Protestant layman who assists the minister: In some Protestant churches, a deacon is a lay member of the congregation who holds an office of service, helping with practical and spiritual duties but is not necessarily an ordained cleric.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He was ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church last year.
- The deacon read the Gospel during the Sunday service.
- She serves as a deacon in her local Baptist church, helping with community outreach.
Advanced Usage
- "To deacon" (verb, chiefly US, informal): To arrange or present something, especially goods for sale, in a deceptive way to make the best items appear to represent the whole.
- The merchant would deacon the fruit, placing the best ones on top of the basket.
Variants and Related Words
- Deaconess (noun): A woman with duties similar to those of a deacon in some Christian churches.
- Diaconate (noun): The office or period of service of a deacon.
- Archdeacon (noun): A senior cleric in charge of a district within a diocese, ranking above a deacon.
Synonyms
- Cleric: A religious leader or official.
- Minister: A person authorized to conduct religious worship.
- Church officer: A person holding a position of authority in a church.
Related Phrases
- Deacon's bench: A type of long wooden bench.
- Deacon's orders: The formal status or rank of being a deacon.
Noun
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a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders
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a Protestant layman who assists the minister
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