A person or thing that ignites or inflames; one who kindles fire.
From Latin accensor, meaning 'one who kindles,' derived from accendere (to set on fire). The -or suffix forms nouns denoting agents or performers of an action.
In ancient Rome, an accensor was an official attendant—but the word also literally means 'kindler,' making it a rare example of a job title that's also perfectly descriptive of what the person does!
Latin 'accensor' (ceremonial lighter of fires) was an exclusively male role; the term carries implicit male-default status from its occupational origin.
Use 'ceremonial fire-lighter' or refer to the person by name rather than role when gender is not relevant.
["ceremonial fire-lighter","accensor (person)"]
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