Synonyms for deacon
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
Forms
- Plural
- deacons → clergymen…
Example sentences
- clergyman The clergyman has married three couples this week.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deacon | rising | |
| clergyman | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- clergyman3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (clergyman3 = 3 syllables).