DEACON Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word deacon. (close relations)
Definition of DEACON
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Best Alternative Words for DEACON
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clergy | nounn | |||||||
noun • in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) | ||||||||
clergyman | nounn | |||||||
noun • a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church | ||||||||
cleric | nounn | |||||||
noun • a clergyman or other person in religious orders | ||||||||
minister | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person authorized to conduct religious worship • a person appointed to a high office in the government • a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador • the job of a head of a government department verb • attend to the wants and needs of others • work as a minister | ||||||||
parson | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person authorized to conduct religious worship | ||||||||
preacher | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel | ||||||||
priest | nounn | |||||||
noun • a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders • a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion | ||||||||
reverend | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a title of respect for a clergyman • a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church adjective satellite • worthy of adoration or reverence | ||||||||
protestant deacon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a Protestant layman who assists the minister |