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homilist

American  
[hom-uh-list] / ˈhɒm ə lɪst /

noun

  1. a person who writes or delivers homilies.


Etymology

Origin of homilist

First recorded in 1610–20; homil(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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The condolences included one from Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, where he was praised as a “beloved presider and homilist at our masses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

Vaghi, as the chaplain of the John Carroll Society, was the homilist in Wuerl’s absence.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2018

The homilist was the Rev. Wasyl Kharuk, spiritual director at St. Josaphat Seminary, Washington, D.C., and an extraordinary minister of mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2016

Like any good homilist, Francis understands that shorter is better.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2016

And indeed the little homilist only spoke too truly.

From The Virginians by Thackeray, William Makepeace

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