(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

atheist

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deaconess
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Rhymes

  • deaconess