celebrant

[ˈselɪbrənt]

celebrant Definition

  • 1a person who performs a religious or formal ceremony in public
  • 2a person who celebrates something

Using celebrant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "celebrant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The celebrant led the wedding ceremony.

  • Example

    The celebrant of the mass was the bishop.

  • Example

    The celebrant of the event gave a speech.

celebrant Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with celebrant

  • a person who is authorized to perform weddings and civil unions

    Example

    The couple hired a marriage celebrant for their outdoor wedding.

  • a person who is trained to conduct funeral services and provide comfort to the bereaved family

    Example

    The funeral celebrant delivered a eulogy and led the service.

  • a person whose birthday is being celebrated

    Example

    The birthday celebrant blew out the candles on the cake.

Origins of celebrant

from Latin 'celebrant-', present participle of 'celebrare', meaning 'to celebrate'

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Summary: celebrant in Brief

A 'celebrant' [ˈselɪbrənt] is a person who performs a formal or religious ceremony in public, such as a wedding or a funeral. It can also refer to a person who celebrates something. Examples include a marriage celebrant, a funeral celebrant, and a birthday celebrant.