celebrant

noun
cel·​e·​brant | \ ˈse-lə-brənt How to pronounce celebrant (audio) \

Definition of celebrant

: one who celebrates specifically : the priest officiating at the Eucharist

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Synonyms & Antonyms for celebrant

Synonyms

celebrator, merrymaker, partyer (also partier), partygoer, reveler (or reveller), roisterer

Antonyms

killjoy, party pooper

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Examples of celebrant in a Sentence

The bishop will be the main celebrant. the celebrant of the service The celebrants lit their candles.
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Recent Examples on the Web

Murphy, celebrant, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Marion Hall. courant.com, "Pasquino Pagano," 22 Aug. 2019 In the late 19th century, celebrants parading the streets first started throwing bonbons to the crowds lining the streets. Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, "It's time to rethink Mardi Gras—without tons of plastic beads," 22 Feb. 2019 Catherine Creswell, Burlin Road, was a 91st birthday celebrant Aug. 10. Joanne Bierly, baltimoresun.com, "Port Deposit: Heritage Museum curator offering to digitize old photos," 16 Aug. 2019 There are no supplements or add-ons available; everyone gets the same dishes, save for birthday or anniversary celebrants who might get an extra quenelle of ice cream for dessert. Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "At Maum in Palo Alto, a tasting menu that celebrates Korean American classics," 8 Aug. 2019 Among the most satisfied celebrants in the winner’s circle was jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr., who was D’Amato’s third choice for the mount after Flavien Prat and Joe Talamo chose other rides in the race. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Winners aplenty among contenders in Del Mar’s Bing Crosby," 25 July 2019 When Brennan was ordained in 2017 as Baltimore’s auxiliary bishop, Lori was the principal celebrant, leading the Mass. Washington Post, "Vatican appoints new bishop to scandal-hit West Virginia diocese," 23 July 2019 When Brennan was ordained in 2017 as Baltimore’s auxiliary bishop, Lori was the principal celebrant, leading the Mass. Chico Harlan, BostonGlobe.com, "Vatican appoints new bishop to scandal-hit West Virginia diocese," 23 July 2019 Disorderly celebrant, Clague Park Officers received complaints at 9 p.m. July 4 about a woman who was creating a scene during Independence Day events at Clague Park. Bruce Geiselman, cleveland.com, "Burglars target jewelry, cash in home break-in: Westlake Police Blotter," 6 July 2019

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First Known Use of celebrant

1624, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for celebrant

borrowed from Latin celebrant-, celebrans, present participle of celebrāre "to throng, frequent, observe (an occasion, festivity), praise" — more at celebrate

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More Definitions for celebrant

celebrant

noun

English Language Learners Definition of celebrant

formal
: a person who performs or leads a religious ceremony
: a person who participates in a religious ceremony
US : a person who celebrates something

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