sestuor

/ˈsɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A female who is a sister of a high-ranking priest in the ancient Roman Catholic Church.

“During the ceremony, the sister of the priest, a sestor, helped with the proceedings.”

2. noun

In some universities, a sestor is an official who assists the vice-chancellor.

“The sestor welcomed the new students to the university.”

Synonyms

  • assistant
  • official

Antonyms

  • director
  • leader