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Meaning of archdeacon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Archidiakon
Español arcediano archidiácono
Suomi arkkidiakoni
Français archidiacre
Italiano arcidiacono
Polski archidiakon
Português arcediago arquidiácono
Русский архидьякон

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

archdeaconate archdeaconess archdeaconry archdeaconship archdean archdeanery

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