noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person (usually a clergyman) who ordains.
2. 2
   a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders wordnet

Synonyms

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consecratordecree issuerofficiantordaining officerordinance makerstatutory enactor

Antonyms

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ordinand

Etymology

From ordain + -er.