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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Rector and deacon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rector" instead a noun "Deacon".
Nearby Word: deaconess
Rector
Rector noun - A person authorized to conduct religious worship.
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Rector and Deacon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deacon/rector
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