Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

celebrant

noun

/ˈsɛl.ə.brənt/

Definition

A person who performs a ceremony, especially a religious or formal one.

Examples

The celebrant guided the couple through their vows during the wedding ceremony.
Every summer, the community invites a special celebrant to lead the annual festival.
She chose her friend to be the celebrant at her garden wedding.

Meaning

A celebrant is someone who leads or officiates at an event, such as a wedding or a religious service, and is responsible for conducting the ritual or ceremony according to tradition or personal preference.