deacon

BrE /ˈdiː.kən/ AmE /ˈdiː.kən/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS OFFICE [singular] B2

a member of the lowest rank of clergy in some Christian churches, especially one who assists a priest or bishop and is responsible for certain religious duties.

diacono

Collocations deacon of the church

He was ordained as a deacon last year.

Fue ordenado diacono el año pasado.

2 SECULAR ROLE [singular] C1

a person who holds an official position in a secular organization, often with duties similar to those of a religious deacon.

funcionario, miembro oficial

Collocations deacon of the court

She serves as a deacon in the city council.

Ella sirve como miembro oficial en el consejo municipal.