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deacon
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/diˈɐ.ku.nu/di·á·co·no
Definition
1In the Christian hierarchy, a cleric who receives the first degree of the sacrament of holy orders, below a priest.
Usage examples
“The seminarian was ordained a deacon last year.”
“A deacon may deliver homilies and celebrate baptisms.”
Common combinations
permanent deaconordain a deacondeacon's ministry