archdeacon
A high-ranking member of the Christian clergy, particularly in the Anglican Church, who ranks just below a bishop. They are primarily responsible for the administration of a specific district known as an archdeaconry, including the welfare of the clergy and the maintenance of church buildings.
예시
3 / 5The archdeacon visited our small village to inspect the repairs on the church spire.
The archdeacon visited our small village to inspect the repairs on the church spire.
The Venerable John Smith, the Archdeacon of York, will lead the upcoming synod.
The Venerable John Smith, the Archdeacon of York, will lead the upcoming synod.
We're hoping the archdeacon is in a good mood when he reviews the parish budget.
We're hoping the archdeacon is in a good mood when he reviews the parish budget.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Arch' (meaning chief, like in architect) + 'Deacon'. He is the 'Chief Deacon' who takes care of the church's 'architecture' and business.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ is responsible for inspecting the physical condition of the church buildings in this diocese.
정답!
정답은: archdeacon
예시
The archdeacon visited our small village to inspect the repairs on the church spire.
everydayThe archdeacon visited our small village to inspect the repairs on the church spire.
The Venerable John Smith, the Archdeacon of York, will lead the upcoming synod.
formalThe Venerable John Smith, the Archdeacon of York, will lead the upcoming synod.
We're hoping the archdeacon is in a good mood when he reviews the parish budget.
informalWe're hoping the archdeacon is in a good mood when he reviews the parish budget.
Ecclesiastical law in the 12th century significantly expanded the judicial authority of the archdeacon.
academicEcclesiastical law in the 12th century significantly expanded the judicial authority of the archdeacon.
The archdeacon oversaw the allocation of emergency funds for the diocese's heritage sites.
businessThe archdeacon oversaw the allocation of emergency funds for the diocese's heritage sites.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
The Venerable
The style of address for an archdeacon
archdeacon's court
A historic ecclesiastical court
archdeaconry records
Administrative files belonging to a specific church district
자주 혼동되는 단어
A deacon is an entry-level cleric, whereas an archdeacon is a senior administrator ranking above a priest and below a bishop.
A dean is typically the head of a cathedral chapter, while an archdeacon manages a wider geographical district of many churches.
사용 참고사항
The word is almost exclusively used within the context of church hierarchy, especially the Church of England. It should be capitalized when used as a formal title before a person's name.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often mistake 'archdeacon' for 'deacon' or 'archbishop.' Remember that the 'arch-' prefix here signifies 'chief' or 'senior' administrator below a bishop.
암기 팁
Think of 'Arch' (meaning chief, like in architect) + 'Deacon'. He is the 'Chief Deacon' who takes care of the church's 'architecture' and business.
어원
Derived from the Greek 'archidiakonos', where 'archi-' means chief and 'diakonos' means servant or deacon.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English literature (like the works of Anthony Trollope), the archdeacon is often portrayed as a powerful, occasionally worldly, administrative figure within the village or city hierarchy.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ is responsible for inspecting the physical condition of the church buildings in this diocese.
정답!
정답은: archdeacon
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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