A person who performs or leads a ceremony, especially a religious service like a wedding, funeral, or Mass.
From Latin 'celebrare' meaning to honor or perform a ceremony, with the suffix '-ant' indicating one who performs the action.
The rise of 'celebrant' in modern English tracks the decline of religious authority—now anyone can be a celebrant for your wedding, not just priests.
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