deacon
noun
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
SynonymsProtestant deacona cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Deacon meaning
What does “deacon” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“deacon” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a Protestant layman who assists the minister.