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ministrant

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

administering; attendant

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

One who ministers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

giving practical help to

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a ministering angel
  • the angels ministrant sang
  • the attending physician

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4

noun

Meaning 4

someone who serves as a minister

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: curate, minister of religion, minister, parson, pastor, rector

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ministrāns.