Dechant Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dechant" is used as noun with the meaning of "dean" or "rural dean".

Essential properties of "Dechant"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Dechant
  • Plural: die Dechanten

Meanings of "Dechant" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "An ecclesiastical title for a priest overseeing a deanery"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Dechant leitete die Messe am Sonntag.The dean led the mass on Sunday.
  2. Unser Dechant ist für mehrere Gemeinden verantwortlich.Our dean is responsible for several parishes.
  3. Der Dechant wurde zum neuen Vorsitzenden gewählt.The dean was elected as the new chairman.
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