deaconess

The word “deaconess” has 3 syllables: dea-con-ess

It's pronounced as /ˈdiː.kə.nəs/

What is synonym and antonym for deaconess?

In the thesaurus, “deaconess” has 51 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deaconess along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deaconess

Holy Joe
abbot
archbishop
archpriest
bishop
chaplain
churchman
clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman
cleric
clerical
clerk
confessor
curate
deacon
dean
diocesan
divine
dominie
ecclesiastic
evangelist
father
friar
high priest
high priestess
mendicant
minister
missionary
missioner
missionizer
monastic
monk
monsignor
oblate
padre
parson
pastor
pope
preacher
prelate
presbyter
priest
priestess
rector
religious
reverend
revivalist
shepherd
sky pilot
vicar

Antonyms for deaconess

lay reader
layman
layperson
lector
secular

Meanings of deaconess

noun
1. A female deacon.
2. A female servant in the early Christian church.
3. The nun in charge of the altar in a convent.
4. One of an order of women in some Protestant churches who nurse the sick and tend the poor.

Example Sentences

As a deaconess, Emily played a vital role in providing pastoral care to members of the congregation.
The deaconess oversaw the church's outreach programs, ensuring support reached those in need.
Mary was ordained as a deaconess and dedicated herself to serving the community with compassion.
The deaconess assisted in organizing the church's women's ministry, fostering a sense of belonging among female members.
In many historical Christian denominations, deaconesses played key roles in charitable works and spiritual support alongside their male counterparts.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deaconess, such as: Holy Joe, abbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, chaplain, churchman.

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