Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sexton
noun
/ˈsɛkstən/
Definition
A person responsible for the maintenance and care of a church or graveyard.
Examples
- The sexton rang the bell to signal the start of the service.
- After the funeral, the sexton carefully tended to the graves in the cemetery.
Meaning
The sexton takes care of the church and its property, often managing the graveyard and preparing for services or events.
Synonyms
- caretaker
- gravedigger
- churchwarden
