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archdeacon

noun
arch·​dea·​con | \(ˌ)ärch-ˈdē-kən \

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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First Known Use of archdeacon

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for archdeacon

Middle English archedeken, from Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, from Late Greek archidiakonos, from Greek archi- + diakonos deacon

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archdeacon

noun

English Language Learners Definition of archdeacon

: a church official who assists a bishop

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