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celebrant

ce·leb·rant

UK/ˈsɛlɪbɹənt/ US/ˈsɛlʌbrʌnt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a person who is celebrating

2.

an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist

Origin

From French célébrant, from Latin celebrāns, present participle of celebrō, equivalent to celebrate + -ant.

Phrases

  • civil celebrant
  • family celebrant
  • funeral celebrant

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