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Meaning of "deacon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DEACON

Old English, ultimately from Greek diakonos servant.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DEACON

deacon  [ˈdiːkən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEACON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Deacon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEACON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

deacon

Deacon

Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. In many traditions the "diaconate", the term for a deacon's office, is a clerical office; in others it is for laity. The word "deacon" is derived from the Greek word diákonos, which is a standard ancient Greek word meaning "servant", "waiting-man", "minister", or "messenger". One commonly promulgated speculation as to its etymology is that it literally means "through the dust", referring to the dust raised by the busy servant or messenger. The only person in Scripture to hold the title "deacon" is Phoebe, described in passing in Romans 16:1-2 as a deacon of the church in Cenchreae, without specific duties or authority defined in the position she held. It is generally believed that the office of deacon originated in the selection of seven men by the apostles, among them Stephen, to assist with the charitable work of the early church as recorded in Acts 6. Female deacons are mentioned by Pliny the Younger in a letter to Trajan dated c. 112.

Definition of deacon in the English dictionary

The first definition of deacon in the dictionary is an ordained minister ranking immediately below a priest. Other definition of deacon is a lay official appointed or elected to assist the minister, esp in secular affairs. Deacon is also the president of an incorporated trade or body of craftsmen in a burgh.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEACON


Aachen
ˈɑːkən
archdeacon
ˈɑːtʃˈdiːkən
barken
ˈbɑːkən
beacon
ˈbiːkən
darken
ˈdɑːkən
Durkan
ˈdɜːkən
Interlaken
ˈɪntəˌlɑːkən
kraken
ˈkrɑːkən
Lucan
ˈluːkən
Mahican
məˈhiːkən
Martinican
ˌmɑːtɪˈniːkən
meeken
ˈmiːkən
mohican
məʊˈhiːkən
Mozambican
ˌməʊzəmˈbiːkən
sleeken
ˈsliːkən
starken
ˈstɑːkən
subdeacon
ˌsʌbˈdiːkən
Tanganyikan
ˌtæŋɡəˈnjiːkən
toucan
ˈtuːkən
weaken
ˈwiːkən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEACON

deacidification
deacidify
deaconess
deaconhood
deaconries
deaconry
deaconship
deactivate
deactivation
deactivator
dead
dead account
dead arm
dead as a doornail
dead ball
dead beat
dead centre
dead data
dead duck
dead end

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEACON

back bacon
bacon
Belisha beacon
bring home the bacon
Canadian bacon
chawbacon
flacon
genethliacon
landing beacon
limacon
Macon
ostracon
panpharmacon
racon
radar beacon
radio beacon
save someone´s bacon
streaky bacon

Synonyms and antonyms of deacon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «deacon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEACON

Find out the translation of deacon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of deacon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «deacon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

执事
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diácono
570 millions of speakers

English

deacon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Deacon
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الشماس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

диакон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diácono
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যাজক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diacre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Deacon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Diakon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

助祭
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

집사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Deacon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

để ở trên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருத்தொண்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेकॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diyakoz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diacono
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diakon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

диякон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diacon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

διάκονος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diaken
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diakon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diakon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of deacon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEACON»

The term «deacon» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.900 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEACON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about deacon

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3 QUOTES WITH «DEACON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word deacon.
1
Thomas Keneally
So I was very close to ordination. I was delighted to be ordained a deacon, which is the last step between, before becoming a priest. But then it all fell apart.
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Randy Weber
I'm a conservative Republican, small-business guy, married to same gal - love of my life - for 36 years. Strong family man, deacon at my church; I believe in America. I know government is not the answer; individual liberty and personal responsibility is the answer.
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Jack Youngblood
Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEACON»

Discover the use of deacon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to deacon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Book of Deacon
The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo.
Joseph R. Lallo, 2012
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Being a Deacon Today: Exploring a Distinctive Ministry in ...
This book, excellent for classroom use and for transitional and permanent deacons, will restore a fuller understanding of the diaconal ministry and nurture deacons in their work and spiritual life.
Rosalind Brown, 2005
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Beegu
Beegu is not supposed to be on Earth.
Alexis Deacon, 2004
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The Presbyterian Deacon: An Essential Guide
Describes the duties and offices of a deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Earl S. Johnson, 2002
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Carol Deacon's Party Cakes for Children
Includes recipes of cakes with sporty and adventurous, scary and spooky characters for children of all ages. This work includes instructions and methods to create a range of party cakes.
Carol Deacon, 2007
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The History of Leo the Deacon: Byzantine Military Expansion ...
The History tells how they expanded the frontiers of the empire and brought back captured relics, booty, and prisoners of war to parade in triumph through the streets of Constantinople.
Alice-Mary Talbot, Denis F. Sullivan, 2005
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Global Social Policy and Governance
The book: " evaluates national social policies advanced by international organisations. " examines policies addressing global social redistribution, regulation and rights. " highlights the roles of global actors, including INGOs, ...
Bob Deacon, 2007
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The New Testament Deacon: The Church's Minister of Mercy
The author's goal is to help Christians understand the necessity for and vital importance of New Testament deacons to he local church so that the needy, poor, and suffering of our churches are cared for in a thoroughly Christian manner.
Alexander Strauch, 1992
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Now That You're a Deacon
A combination of practical guidance and inspiration on character, relationship to church and pastor, stewardship, missions and more.
Howard B. Foshee, 1975
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Human Beginnings in South Africa: Uncovering the Secrets of ...
In this book Hilary and Janette Deacon present the results of nearly 150 years of archaeological research that follows the progress of our Stone Age ancestors from these early beginnings to the late nineteenth century.
H. J. Deacon, Janette Deacon, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEACON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term deacon is used in the context of the following news items.
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By putting God in the driver's seat, blogging deacon found his path
How long have you been providing this service? Kandra: I started "The Deacon's Bench" a couple of weeks after I was ordained, in June 2007. «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
2
Inflatable World visitor, Deacon Rambaul, 4, is sucked beneath a …
Mr Rambaul said that if he had not have witnessed the accident, Deacon may not have been found until staff packed up at the end of the day. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Future Demon Deacon shines in VHSCA girls basketball game
Future Demon Deacon shines in VHSCA girls basketball game ... 5-foot-10 guard might make quite an impression as a Demon Deacon. «Lynchburg News and Advance, Jul 15»
4
Wigan Warriors coach Deacon linked with move to Sale Sharks
Wigan Warriors assistant coach Paul Deacon is being strongly linked ... Deacon mainly works on attack with the Wigan players and is also a ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
5
Plymouth pair face court to deny cannabis offences
TWO men have appeared in court after the discovery of a cannabis farm in city flat. Alex Deacon, aged 30, and 51-year-old Brandon King faced ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
6
Sacred Heart Church Prepared to Say Goodbye to Long-Time Deacon
Chuck Dietsch has served at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury for 20 years, as the church deacon and a member of the Pastoral Care team. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
7
Tom Deacon's wake-up call
Stand-up Tom Deacon is to be the new breakfast show DJ on Capital Radio on the South Coast. The comic will take over the slot from next ... «Chortle, Jul 15»
8
Family focus on hope for ailing Deacon
Ten-month-old Deacon White laughs as his mom holds him in their sunny home on Friday, looking content and comfortable. It's a pleasant ... «Brockville Recorder and Times, Jul 15»
9
Deacon Andrew White wants to reach out to the people
“I tried my best to ignore it for the longest while,” said White, who was recently ordained a deacon and is now serving in the Diocese of Corner ... «Western Star, Jul 15»
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When being a permanent deacon isn't permanent: one man's road to …
When being a permanent deacon isn't permanent: one man's road to the ... dedicated his life to the Lord as a deacon in the Catholic Church. «Patheos, Jul 15»

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