Definition

A person who officially appoints someone to a religious position, often in a church.

Example

The ordainer performed the ceremony to appoint the new priest.

Conversation

Did you hear that our friend is going to be an ordainer next month?

Really? That's such an interesting career choice!

Yeah, I'm excited to see her take on that role as an ordainer.

Me too! It will be amazing to witness her ceremony.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ordainer → It is formed from "ordain" (from Old French *ordener*, meaning to arrange or set in order) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An ordainer is a person who arranges or sets things in order, often in a formal or official capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'arranges' things ('ordain') and the '-er' just means a person. An ordainer is someone who arranges or organizes.

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