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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: deacon(Noun) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6). deacon(Noun) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work. deacon(Noun) A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor. deacon(Noun) A junior Lodge officer.