officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 
: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite
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The only people in attendance were the officiant and a photographer.
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One of them is Anneke Palmerton, who works for the local school district and as a wedding officiant, a job that requires frequent travel.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Volunteer lawyers, notaries and wedding officiants stood at the ready to help.
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The officiant is responsible for conducting the ceremony from beginning to end.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
One of them is Anneke Palmerton, who works for the local school district and as a wedding officiant, a job that requires frequent travel.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Volunteer lawyers, notaries and wedding officiants stood at the ready to help.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The officiant is responsible for conducting the ceremony from beginning to end.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for officiant
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officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt
: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)
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