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Catechist (noun) means a person who teaches the beliefs of a Christian church, usually to prepare people for confirmation.

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A person who teaches the beliefs of a Christian church, usually to prepare people for confirmation.

"Now he was not only a lay reader but a pastor’s warden although Umuaro did not have a pastor as yet, only a catechist." — Chinua Achebe, Arrow of God (1965)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

See the entry for catechize.

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"catechist" (noun) means a person who teaches the beliefs of a Christian church, usually to prepare people for confirmation.