officiant
A person who officiates at a religious ceremonyA person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremony other than the Eucharist).
Meaning
2 sensesA person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremony other than the Eucharist).
Liturg, Vorsteher
a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service
A person who officiates at a civil (non-religious) wedding ceremony.
Standesbeamter
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Medieval Latin officiāns, present participle of officiō, officiāre (“to perform a dutFrom Medieval Latin officiāns, present participle of officiō, officiāre (“to perform a duty or service”) (not to be confused with Classical officiō, officere (“to obstruct, hinder”)), a denominal verb from officium (“duty, service”).
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Forms
plural: officiants| Singular | officiant |
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Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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