officiant

/ɒfɪsɪənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person authorized to perform a particular ceremony or function, especially a person who performs a marriage ceremony

“The officiant led the couple in their vows and pronounced them married.”

2. noun

a person in charge of a particular office or position

“The university’s officiant ensured that the graduation ceremony ran smoothly.”

Synonyms

  • clergy
  • minister
  • priest

Antonyms

  • layman
  • non-clergy