deaconess
(dea-con-ess)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 in some Protestant denominations a woman consecrated or commissioned to serve in a churchrelated agency or hospital; 2 a woman deacon
Example Sentence
The deaconess met us at the church door.
Synonyms
woman deacon; woman who assists the clergy; female deacon
Antonyms
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deaconess
Rhymes
- deaconess