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concelebrant

American  
[kuhn-sel-uh-bruhnt, kon-] / kənˈsɛl ə brənt, kɒn- /

noun

  1. a member of the clergy who participates in a concelebration.

Etymology

Origin of concelebrant

First recorded in 1930–35; concelebr(ate) + -ant

Example Sentences

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In June 2015, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick served as a concelebrant at the funeral Mass for Vice President Joe Biden’s son, offering some of the final prayers for Beau Biden.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2018

Father Holcomb applied to serve as a concelebrant at the Garden mass, but even if he is not given that responsibility, he will see the pope in Washington.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2015

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