CEFR C1

deacon

noun

Meaning

A member of the clergy or a lay official who assists in the administration and liturgical duties of a church.

Examples

He was ordained as a deacon after years of theological study.
The deacon visited the elderly members of the parish to offer support.

Synonyms: minister, cleric, priest

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deacon (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈdiːkən

Definition

A member of the clergy or a lay official who assists in the administration and liturgical duties of a church.

Examples

He was ordained as a deacon after years of theological study.
The deacon visited the elderly members of the parish to offer support.
Several deacons helped organize the charity event held at the church hall.

Synonyms of deacon

Words with a similar meaning to deacon:

minister
cleric
priest

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