predikant

British  

/ ˌprɛdɪˈkænt /

noun

1. a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, esp in South Africa

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Etymology

Origin of predikant

from Dutch, from Old French predicant, from Late Latin praedicans preaching, from praedicāre to _preach

Example Sentences

One Sunday it would be an Anglican priest, the next a Dutch Reform predikant, the next a Methodist minister.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

By the somewhat dingy light of the lantern Colvin recognised his visitors: Schoeman, Jan Grobbelaar, and the predikant.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram

Ja, I have often heard the predikant talk of Calvinus—and preach about him too.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram

So this interesting predikant hauled down the Union Jack, which his sons instantly tore to tatters, ran up the Boer flag, and drove De La Rey hither and thither in his own private carriage.

From With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back by Lowry, Edward P.

Such farewell words as the prisoner had to leave for relatives or friends he might remit to the predikant, but even these must be written in the presence of Mynheer himself.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram