Definition

A person, usually a member of the clergy, who reads the epistle during a church service, particularly in Anglican traditions.

Example

During the service, the epistoler read the passage from the New Testament.

Conversation

Did you see who was the epistoler at church last week?

Yeah, I noticed it was Father John this time.

He always does such a great job reading the epistle.

Absolutely, his voice really brings the message to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epistoler is derived from the word 'epistle' (from Old French *epistole*, meaning letter) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). An epistoler is therefore a person who writes letters or epistles.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who writes letters ('epistle') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action of writing.

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