diaconate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Di*ac"o*nate noun

Etymology

L. diaconatus: cf. F. diaconat.

Definitions

1. The office of a deacon; deaconship; also, a body or board of deacons.

Di*ac"o*nate adjective

Definitions

1. Governed by deacons. "Diaconate church." T. Goodwin.