officiant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of officiant
1835–45; < Medieval Latin officiant- (stem of officiāns ), present participle of officiāre to serve, equivalent to Latin offici ( um ) office + -ant- -ant
Example Sentences
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I mean, there are multiple conversations that they had which are very memorable, whether it's the conversation they had at the dinner table about, you know, they didn't want their officiant to be cis-hetero.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024
You recently were the ring bearer at Lindsay’s wedding, for which Jonathan served as the officiant.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024
Among other hobbies, Cervantes, who had been a track-and-field athlete in high school, became an official for USA Track and Field and a officiant at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
Acevedo, the officiant, wonders if Bolomope sabotaged her wedding by not clearing every detail with Mansion Society beforehand.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024
Formerly the Miko was more than a mere officiant: the songs which she is still obliged to learn indicate that she was originally offered to the gods as a bride.
From Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation by Hearn, Lafcadio
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