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archdeacon
nounmasculinearchaicrare/ɐɾsɨˈðjaɣu/ar·ce·di·a·go
Definition
1A senior clergy position in some Christian churches, responsible for administration of a diocese.
Usage examples
“The archdeacon was responsible for the church's temporal affairs.”
“The role of archdeacon has evolved over the centuries.”
Common combinations
the Venerable Archdeaconoffice of the archdeacon