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1. deacon
noun. ['ˈdiːkən'] a Protestant layman who assists the minister.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- diacon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- diaconus (Latin)
Rhymes with Deacon
- puerto_rican
- mcmeekin
- topekan
- mohican
- weaken
- tieken
- rieken
- rican
- pekin
- dziekan
- beacon
- eaken
How do you pronounce deacon?
Pronounce deacon as ˈdikən.
US - How to pronounce deacon in American English
UK - How to pronounce deacon in British English
Sentences with deacon
1. Noun, singular or mass
A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well."
Quotes about deacon
1. Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.
- Jack Youngblood
2. From the pastor who has an affair with his secretary, to the jerk at the office who happens to be a deacon, to the overbearing boss who can’t miss his Monday night Bible study, Christians today cause more problems for the gospel than all the devil’s demons put together.
- Wes Moore, Forcefully Advancing
