Deacon and Dean

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

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

Nearby Word: deaconess

Dean

Dean noun - The senior member of a group.

Deacon and dean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deacon" instead a noun "Dean".

Nearby Words: deanery, Deanna, Deana, Deane, deanne
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