Word: protodeacon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
dea
con
Definition: A highly ranked non-monastic deacon who has special privileges.
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: first
Affix: deacon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διᾱ́κονος
Language: grc
Decoded: diakonos
Meaning: servant, minister