Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

itinerant-preacher

noun

/ɪˈtɪn.ə.rənt ˈpriː.tʃər/

Definition

A person who travels to various locations to preach or share religious messages.

Examples

John was an itinerant preacher who traveled the countryside sharing his beliefs.
During the 19th century, many itinerant preachers played a crucial role in spreading Christianity across the American frontier.
She admired the itinerant preacher’s ability to connect with diverse audiences wherever he went.

Meaning

An itinerant preacher is typically associated with a religious figure who moves around from place to place, spreading their faith and delivering sermons rather than remaining in one fixed church or community.