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diaconate
[ dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt ]
/ daɪˈæk ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /
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noun
the office or dignity of a deacon.
a body of deacons.
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Words nearby diaconate
diachylon, diacid, diacidic, diaclasis, diaconal, diaconate, diaconicon, diacope, diacritic, diacritical, diactinic
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diaconate
/ (daɪˈækənɪt, -ˌneɪt) /
noun
the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon
Word Origin for diaconate
C17: from Late Latin diāconātus; see deacon
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