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noun
A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremony other than the Eucharist).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A person who officiates at a civil (non-religious) wedding ceremony.
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noun
a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth
History
From Medieval Latin officiāns, present participle of officiō, officiāre (“to perform a duty or service”) (not to be confused with Classical officiō, officere (“to obstruct, hinder”)), a denominal verb from officium (“duty, service”).
Across languages
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