Officiant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈfɪʃi.ənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Officiant is a noun meaning A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremnoy other than the Eucharist).
Meaning
A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremnoy other than the Eucharist).
More Meanings
- A person who officiates at a civil (non-religious) wedding ceremony.
Example Sentences
There are moments in a witchcraft ceremony when a god is believed to enter the body of the officiant.
Word Forms
- officiants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include officiator, celebrant, server, ceremonialist, liturgist, consecrator.
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