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Vinony

officiant

noun

  1. person who performs official ceremonies
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /əˈfɪʃi.ənt/

noun

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”).

  1. A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremony other than the Eucharist).

    “There are moments in a witchcraft ceremony when a god is believed to enter the body of the officiant.”

  2. A person who officiates at a civil (non-religious) wedding ceremony.