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diaconate

American  
[dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt] / daɪˈæk ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /

noun

  1. the office or dignity of a deacon.

  2. a body of deacons.

diaconate British  
/ daɪˈækənɪt, -ˌneɪt /

noun

  1. the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon

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Etymology

Origin of diaconate

From the Late Latin word diāconātus, dating back to 1720–30. See deacon, -ate 3

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