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archdeacon

/ˌɑːrtˈdiːkən/ /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

Meanings
noun
In the Anglican and Eastern Orthodox systems, a senior administrative official in a diocese, just under the bishop, often in charge of an archdeaconry. As a title, it can be filled by either a deacon or priest.

Examples :

"The Bishop relies heavily on the Archdeacon to manage the churches and clergy within the northern part of the diocese. "
religion organization person title theology

Related Words

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senior noun

/ˈsiːnjə(r)/ /ˈsinjɚ/

An old person.

"My grandfather, a senior citizen, enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. "

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diocese noun

/-siːz/

Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the tetrarchy.

"To improve the administration of the vast Roman Empire during the tetrarchy, Diocletian divided it into twelve dioceses, each governed by a vicar. "

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heavily adverb

/ˈhɛvɪli/

In a heavy manner.

"He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots."

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bishop noun

/ˈbɪʃəp/

An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.

"The bishop visited the local church to oversee the parish priest and ensure the church's finances were managed properly. "

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churches noun

/ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/ /ˈtʃɝtʃɪz/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

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northern noun

/ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/

An inhabitant of the northern regions.

"The northern from the small town often visited their relatives in the nearby mountains. "

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administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

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systems noun

/ˈsɪstəmz/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

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orthodox adjective

/ˈɔːθədɒks/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/

Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.

"The church's teachings on marriage were strictly orthodox. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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eastern adjective

/ˈiːstən/

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

"The eastern part of the park has the best views of the sunrise. "

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archdeaconry noun

/ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkənri/ /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkənriː/

The office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office

"The archdeaconry encompassed several parishes in the rural area. "