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deacon

The word “deacon” has 2 syllables: dea-con

It's pronounced as /ˈdiː.kən/

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In the thesaurus, “deacon” has 53 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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Synonyms for deacon

Antonyms for deacon

Meanings of deacon

  • noun
    1. (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
    2. (Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
    3. Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.
    4. Anglicanism: An ordained clergyman usually serving a year prior to being ordained presbyter, though in some cases they remain a permanent deacon.
    5. Methodism: A separate office from that of minister, neither leading to the other; instead there is a permanent deaconate.
    6. A junior lodge officer.
    7. The lowest office in the Aaronic priesthood, generally held by 12 or 13 year old boys or recent converts.
    8. (animal husbandry) A male calf of a dairy breed, so called because they are usually deaconed (see below).
    9. The chairman of an incorporated company.
  • verb
    1. For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
    2. (animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.
    3. To place fresh fruit at the top of a barrel or other container, with spoiled or imperfect fruit hidden beneath.
    4. To make sly alterations to the boundaries of (land); to adulterate or doctor (an article to be sold), etc.

Example Sentences

  • Deacon Smith delivered a powerful sermon at the Sunday service.
  • The deacon assisted the pastor in organizing charitable events for the community.
  • As a deacon in the church, Sarah dedicated much of her time to helping those in need.
  • The deacon greeted parishioners warmly as they entered the sanctuary.
  • After years of service, John was ordained as a deacon in his local church.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deacon, such as: Holy Joe, abbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, chaplain, church officer.

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