postulator

American  

[pos-chuh-ley-ter] / ˈpɒs tʃəˌleɪ tər /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. a priest who presents a plea for a beatification or the canonization of a beatus.

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postulator British  

/ ˈpɒstjʊˌleɪtə /

noun

1. RC Church a person, usually a priest, deputed to prepare and present a plea for the beatification or canonization of some deceased person

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Etymology

Origin of postulator

First recorded in 1860–65, postulator is from the Latin word postulātor claimant. See postulate, -tor

Example Sentences

The postulator followed his hosts to the cemetery.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2022

She happened upon this privilege by virtue of her role: She is the vice postulator for John Paul I’s sainthood.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

It takes a special person,” said Marcham, who has been at the forefront of the canonization effort for the past decade as vice postulator for Peyton’s cause.

From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2018

Medical experts can’t have any contact with the postulator.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2017

The postulator, who is the mandatory of a diocese or ecclesiastical commonalty, is the solicitor.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various