noun
celebrant
Celebrant (noun) means someone who leads a religious ceremony, such as a wedding or Communion.
noun
1
Someone who leads a religious ceremony, such as a wedding or Communion.
2
Someone who leads official ceremonies for people, such as weddings, funerals or naming days.
"Church and state are completely separate but all clergy can be licensed as civil celebrants for legal purposes."
— Helen Wilkinson, The Proposal: Giving Marriage Back to the People (1997)
3
Someone who is taking part in a celebration.
"The procession began, and the celebrants filed into the temple patio to dance the Dance of the Serpent."
— Thomas Andrew Bailey, David M. Kennedy (1997)
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Etymology
From French célébrant, from Latin celebrāns, present participle of celebrō, equivalent to celebrate + -ant.
Synonyms
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celebrator
celebrater
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of celebrant?
"celebrant" (noun) means someone who leads a religious ceremony, such as a wedding or Communion.
What is another word for celebrant?
Other words for "celebrant" include celebrator, celebrater.
What are the different meanings of celebrant?
"celebrant" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who leads a religious ceremony, such as a wedding or Communion; 2. Someone who leads official ceremonies for people, such as weddings, funerals or naming days; 3. Someone who is taking part in a celebration.
