deacon — A person who assists the priest in Christian church services and performs charitable work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who assists the priest in Christian church services and performs charitable work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːkən/
Korean meaning: 기독교 교회에서 목사를 돕고 자선 활동을 하는 부제, 집사
Korean pronunciation: 디-컨 (강세: 디)
Example Sentences
- The deacon accidentally spilled grape juice on his white shirt during communion.
- Our deacon organizes the monthly food drive for the community.
- The new deacon was so nervous during his first service that he forgot where he put the collection plate.
deacon
NOUN//ˈdiːkən//
A person who assists the priest in Christian church services and performs charitable work
Church helper serving others faithfully
The deacon's candle shines as a beacon, though his body may weaken
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'diakonos'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '봉사자, 하인'을 의미했습니다. 초기 기독교 시대부터 교회에서 목사를 돕는 역할을 맡은 사람들을 지칭하게 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The deacon accidentally spilled grape juice on his white shirt during communion.”
“Our deacon organizes the monthly food drive for the community.”
“The new deacon was so nervous during his first service that he forgot where he put the collection plate.”
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