Definition of "celebrant" in English

noun

1. A person who officiates at a religious ceremony, especially a marriage or the Eucharist.

2. (Australia, New Zealand) A person who conducts formal ceremonies in the community, particularly weddings, baby namings, renewals of wedding vows and funerals.

3. A person who is celebrating something.

   • 1977 February 10, Gerri Major, Gerri Major's Society World: Inaugural Balls Have Largest Black Participation Ever, JET, page 39, Once inside, about all that the celebrants could do was nod their heads to the music and pat their feet.