Deacon and Deaconess

Deacon

Deacon noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
Usage example: my cousin was married by his uncle, who is also a deacon in his church
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Synonyms for Deacon

Deaconess and deacon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deaconess" instead a noun "Deacon". popular alternative

Nearby Word: deaconess

Deaconess

Deaconess noun - A woman deacon.
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Synonyms for Deaconess

Deacon and deaconess are semantically related. You can use "Deacon" instead a noun "Deaconess".

Nearby Word: deacon
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Deaconess and Deacon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deacon/deaconess
Deacon & Deaconess. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deacon/deaconess>.
Deaconess or Deacon. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deacon/deaconess.
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