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
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