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Definition of Archdeacon
1. Noun. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop.
Category relationships: Anglican Church, Anglican Communion, Church Of England
Generic synonyms: Clergyman, Man Of The Cloth, Reverend
Derivative terms: Archidiaconal
Generic synonyms: Clergyman, Man Of The Cloth, Reverend
Derivative terms: Archidiaconal
Definition of Archdeacon
1. n. In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority.
Definition of Archdeacon
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