archdeacon

noun

arch·dea·con | \ (ˌ)ärch-ˈdē-kən

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Definition of archdeacon

: a clergyman having the duty of assisting a diocesan bishop in ceremonial functions or administrative work

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Keith Cartwright, archdeacon of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, officiated. — New York Times, "Gabriella Gentil, Kyle Hickson," 6 May 2018

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archdeacon

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English Language Learners Definition of archdeacon

: a church official who assists a bishop

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