deacon

Meanings

• noun

  A person appointed to serve the needs of a religious community, especially by assisting the clergy.

  - "The deacon helped the priest during the mass."
  - "In the church, the deacon is responsible for various administrative tasks."

• noun

  An assistant or helper, especially one appointed to a subordinate office.

  - "John was appointed as the deacon of the sales team."
  - "As a deacon, Mary helped the manager in organizing events."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdiːkən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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cake , make , ake , fake , rake

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Variants

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deacon , deacons , deacon's bench

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Etymology

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Old English 'deacan,' from 'deacanian,' meaning 'to serve, minister.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deacon' comes from the Greek word 'diakonos,' which means 'servant' or 'messenger'.

2. In ancient Rome, a deacon was an officer or servant who was entrusted with the delivery of messages or documents.

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1. Deaconess: A female deacon, usually performing similar duties to a male deacon in a Christian denomination.

2. Deacon's bench: A raised platform or seat in a church where the deacons sit during the service.

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Culture

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In Christianity, a deacon is one of the three orders of ordained ministry, ranking below a presbyter (priest) and a bishop. They are responsible for various tasks such as assisting the clergy during services, administering the Eucharist, and caring for the needs of the congregation.

How to Memorize "deacon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a deacon's vestment, assisting the priest during a church service.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deacon' with the concept of serving and helping others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dear Assistant Can Help' to remember the meaning of 'deacon'.

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