Celebrant
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A person who officiates at a religious ceremony, especially a marriage or the Eucharist.
"The very reverend celebrant was then conducted to the platform of the altar, and the postulant and her attendants having genuflected, the ceremony of reception began with the preparatory prayers and responseries."
- 2 an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist wordnet
- 3 A person who conducts formal ceremonies in the community, particularly weddings, baby namings, renewals of wedding vows and funerals. Australia, New-Zealand
"These are celebrants who marry people at registry offices."
- 4 a person who is celebrating wordnet
- 5 A person who is celebrating something.
"1977 February 10, Gerri Major, Gerri Major's Society World: Inaugural Balls Have Largest Black Participation Ever, JET, page 39, Once inside, about all that the celebrants could do was nod their heads to the music and pat their feet."
Example
More examples"The celebrant asked whether anyone present knew of any reason why the bride and groom should not be married."
Etymology
From French célébrant, from Latin celebrāns, present participle of celebrō, equivalent to celebrate + -ant.
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