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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


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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

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

Monsignor Kevin Irwin, ordinary research professor at Catholic University, will celebrate Mass. He will serve as the celebrant and homilist.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2016

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

From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2016

Captain Dove came forth from his cabin, indifferently clad, and eyed Slyne with a sarcastic interest which somewhat disconcerted that homilist.

From The White Blackbird by Hudson Douglas

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