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archdeacon

arch·dea·con [ aarch dkən ] (plural arch·dea·cons)


noun 
Definition:
 
bishop's assistant: a member of the clergy who ranks just below a bishop and assists the bishop with ceremonial and administrative duties


arch·dea·con·ate noun
arch·dea·con·ship noun
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