local preacher
Americannoun
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(in early Methodism) a layperson appointed to supervise the congregation and conduct services between visits of a circuit rider.
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(in the southern U.S.) a lay preacher.
Etymology
Origin of local preacher
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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“But he was also a local preacher who cared about the people.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2019
A 3-wood would be too much … mist settled on the tall black hat worn by Gene’s tall black caddie, a local preacher nicknamed Stovepipe.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 31, 2018
The young David did set out on a course of training to become a local preacher before abandoning the idea.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2013
Sitting at his kitchen window, a local preacher, Lot Mzawuziwa Matomele, said that sheep and cattle rustling had become a major problem.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2013
Captain Tom was a Methodist local preacher, and was somewhat given to coining phrases that had a pleasant sound.
From A Gamble with Life by Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto)
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