Definition

A person who delivers a homily, which is a religious discourse or sermon intended for spiritual edification.

Example

The homilist spoke passionately about the importance of compassion in everyday life.

Conversation

Did you hear the new homilist at church last Sunday?

Yeah, I did! He was really engaging and had some great insights.

I agree! It’s refreshing to hear a homilist who connects well with the congregation.

Definitely! I hope he continues to share such interesting messages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homilist → It is formed from "homo" (from Greek "homilos", meaning crowd or assembly) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A homilist is one who speaks or preaches to a crowd, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who speaks to a 'crowd' ('homo') about religious matters — that's what a homilist does.

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