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Meaning of "diaconate" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DIACONATE

From Late Latin diāconātus.
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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 DIACONATE

diaconate  [daɪˈækənɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIACONATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diaconate 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 DIACONATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

diaconate

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 diaconate in the English dictionary

The definition of diaconate in the dictionary is the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIACONATE


affectionate
əˈfɛkʃənɪt
archidiaconate
ˌɑːkɪdaɪˈækənɪt
baronet
ˈbærənɪt
bayonet
ˈbeɪənɪt
bicarbonate
baɪˈkɑːbənɪt
companionate
kəmˈpænjənɪt
coronet
ˈkɒrənɪt
dispassionate
dɪsˈpæʃənɪt
disproportionate
ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənɪt
dragonet
ˈdræɡənɪt
extortionate
ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪt
fortunate
ˈfɔːtʃənɪt
Italianate
ɪˈtæljənɪt
jaconet
ˈdʒækənɪt
lionet
ˈlaɪənɪt
passionate
ˈpæʃənɪt
proportionate
prəˈpɔːʃənɪt
subdeaconate
sʌbˈdiːkənɪt
subdiaconate
ˌsʌbdaɪˈækənɪt
unfortunate
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIACONATE

diachronistic
diachronous
diachrony
diachylon
diachylum
diacid
diacidic
diacodion
diacodium
diaconal
diaconicon
diacoustic
diacritic
diacritical
diacritical mark
diacritically
diact
diactinal
diactine
diactinic

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIACONATE

alternate
ammonium carbonate
bisphosphonate
calcium carbonate
carbonate
compassionate
detonate
donate
fractionate
gluconate
hydrogen carbonate
impersonate
malonate
neonate
polycarbonate
propionate
resonate
sodium bicarbonate
sodium carbonate
sulfonate
sulphonate

Synonyms and antonyms of diaconate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diaconate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIACONATE

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

Translator English - Chinese

diaconate
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diaconado
570 millions of speakers

English

diaconate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

diaconate
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشماسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

диаконат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diaconato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

diaconate
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diaconat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diaconate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Diakonat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

助祭の職
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

diaconate
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diaconate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phó tế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருப்பட்டத்திற்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दिवाणखान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diyakozluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diaconato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diakonat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

диаконат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diaconat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διακονίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diakonaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diakonat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diakonat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diaconate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIACONATE»

The term «diaconate» is regularly used and occupies the 66.497 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIACONATE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIACONATE»

Discover the use of diaconate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diaconate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Permanent Diaconate: Its History and Place in the ...
This is a guide to grasping the essence of Vatican II, as well as the basis for the restoration of the diaconate in the Latin Church."--BOOK JACKET.
Kenan B. Osborne, 2007
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The Diaconate: A Full and Equal Order
This book is a highly readable, comprehensive study that has established itself as the definitive work on the diaconate.
James Monroe Barnett, 1995
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A New Testament Diaconate: In Light of Historical Research, ...
This work examines each time the word or its derivative is discovered in the King James Version, along with its translation and grammatical structure from Hebrew and Greek.
Tom D. Fritts Sr., 2011
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A New Phoebe: Perspectives on Roman Catholic Women and the ...
The concluding essays, including an interview with Bishop Ernest Unterkoefler, the first chair of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Permanent Diaconate, provide additional historical background.
Virginia Kaib Ratigan, Arlene Swidler, 1990
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The Diaconate: A Challenge from the Past
The challenge from the past, seeks further involvement both from Directors of Diaconate Programs and a challenge to their Bishops.
James S. Exparza, 2009
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Theology of the Diaconate: The State of the Question : the ...
One might wish that Kerkvoorde's vision of significant theological activity on the diaconate would have been realized. Certainly there have been major contributions to dia- conal theology,3 but they have certainly not "sprung up like mushrooms ...
Owen F. Cummings, William T. Ditewig, Richard R. Gaillardetz, 2005
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John Calvin on the Diaconate and Liturgical Almsgiving
The scriptural passages most important for the Reformed doctrine of the diaconate are Acts 6:1-6, I Tim. 3:8-13, Rom. 12:8, and I Tim. 5:3-10 with Rom. 16 :1-2. They are here arranged more-or-less in order of significance. Perhaps a better way ...
Elsie Anne McKee, 1984
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Foundations for the Renewal of the Diaconate
Writings on the historical development of the diaconate.
‎1993
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The Emerging Diaconate: Servant Leaders in a Servant Church
This is the first time that a missionary bishop had spoken out so clearly and urgently for the restoration of the diaconate, and at such a large and illustrious gathering. Bishop van Bekkum's words have special importance in view of the fact that ...
William T. Ditewig, 2007
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Deacons and the Church
Discussions among prisoners in the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau led to an interest in promoting the diaconate in the Catholic Church as more than a step towards the priesthood. Two priests, Otto Pies, S.J., and Wilhelm Schamoni, both  ...
Owen F. Cummings, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIACONATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diaconate 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 …
The most important effect has been expanding people's knowledge about and awareness of the diaconate. While I don't post exclusively on ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
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“A proper and permanent rank of the hierarchy”
At an ordination to the diaconate only the bishop lays hands on the candidate, thus signifying the deacon's special attachment to the bishop in ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
3
Formative year 2015-2016 at Rachol Seminary Live the present with …
... the Rite of Admission for the candidates of Diaconate and Presbyterate was enacted for the eight seminarians of the Fourth Year of Theology. «The Navhind Times, Jul 15»
4
City native, former flight instructor ordained
The diaconate, priesthood and episcopacy comprise the three holy orders in the Catholic Church. The designation of “transitional deacon” ... «Sentry, Jul 15»
5
U.S./World: New bishop elected
He was ordained to the diaconate in 1978 and at the end of that year became rector at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, N.C. ... «QNotes, Jul 15»
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New priest is a father in more ways than one
I went through it for the diaconate call first. "When I lost my wife, for me, it (marrying again) was never going to be an option. You can't get ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
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CURRENTLY VIEWING: local/regional / around the diocese for july 3
David Seibert, pastoral life coordinator at St. Boniface Parish, Evansville, and director of the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate;. «The Message Online, Jul 15»
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What role can the deacons' wives have during the ordination rite?
A: Wives are certainly very important, indeed essential, in the process of preparing married candidates for the permanent diaconate. According ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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Springfield diocese's permanent deacon ordinations brings number …
The permanent diaconate is a four-year program open to men over 35, who are ordained to assist in marriage, baptism, wakes and funerals. «MassLive.com, Jun 15»
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Bengaluru: Fifteen Capuchins ordained deacons by Archbishop
... Peter and Paul, the Capuchin friars of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka rejoiced with the 15 brothers ordained to the ministry of diaconate. «Daijiworld.com, Jun 15»

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