Definitions

1. noun

a railing, typically a horizontal or slightly sloping bar, attached to a staircase or other structure to provide support for the hand while going up or down.

“The bannister on the staircase was worn out and needed to be replaced.”

2. noun

a person who is a steward or an official of a church, especially in a cathedral.

“The bannister of the cathedral played a crucial role in the church’s administration.”