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- [dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt]
- /daɪˈæk ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
- /daˈjæk.ə.nət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt]
- /daɪˈæk ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
Definitions of diaconate word
- noun diaconate the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon 3
- noun diaconate the rank, office, or tenure of a deacon 3
- noun diaconate a group or board of deacons 3
- noun diaconate the office or dignity of a deacon. 1
- noun diaconate a body of deacons. 1
- noun diaconate The office of deacon, or a person’s tenure in it. 1
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Origin of diaconate
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
From the Late Latin word diāconātus, dating back to 1720-30. See deacon, -ate3
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Parts of speech for Diaconate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diaconate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diaconate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diaconate
noun diaconate
- priesthood — the condition or office of a priest.
- conclave — A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret. The meeting which is held to elect a new Pope is called a conclave.
- first estate — the first of the three estates: the clergy in France; the Lords Spiritual in England. Compare estate (def 5).
- ecclesiastics — a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
- cardinalate — the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
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