Deacon and Nun

Deacon

Deacon noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
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Nun and deacon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nun" instead a noun "Deacon".

Nearby Word: deaconess

Nun

Nun noun - A woman religious.
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Deacon and nun are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deacon" instead a noun "Nun".

Both words in one sentence

  • Tomboy and Girly Girl When the two join the Saint Church, Deed becomes a nun, wearing a typical habit, while Otto becomes a Deacon and wears a male uniform.
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