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Meaning of minor order | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. One of the orders of the Catholic Church lower than the major orders (diaconate and priesthood); i.e. the order of acolyte, exorcist, lector or porter.
    historical
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see minor, order.

Examples

“cleric in minor orders”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

minor orders minor party minor penalty minor piece minor planet minor point

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