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celebrant

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsɛlɪbrənt/

KK: /ˈsɛlɪbrənt/

noun
Definition

A person who takes part in a celebration or leads a ceremony, especially in a religious context.


Example

The celebrant guided the couple through their wedding vows with great care.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the celebrant at the wedding last weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, they did such a great job with the ceremony!
Sloth A
I know, right? It really made the event feel special.
Sloth B
Absolutely! A good celebrant can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
officiant
participant
clergyman
Antonyms
attendee
spectator
bystander
Root Explanation

Celebrant → It is formed from "celebrare" (meaning to celebrate) and the suffix "-ant" (meaning one who). A celebrant is one who celebrates, often in the context of a ceremony or ritual.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'celebrating' — 'celebrare' means to celebrate, and '-ant' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a celebrant is someone who actively participates in a celebration.

Visually Confused Words
precelebrant
accelerant
scelerat
recelebrate
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