officiant
Meanings
noun
- A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremnoy other than the Eucharist).
- A person who officiates at a civil (non-religious) wedding ceremony.
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Etymology
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”).
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