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DEACON Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word deacon. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word deacon. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DEACON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deacon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
clergyman reverend archbishop bishop cardinal churchman clergy cleric ecclesiastic minister order parson pastor prelate priest
Phrases (3)
church officerholy orderman of the cloth
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