officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite

Examples of officiant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Motor Racing Outreach’s Nick Terry was the couple’s officiant while T.J. Majors was Dale Jr.’s best man. —Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024

Radcliffe served as the ring bearer for Mendez’s wedding to fellow actor J. Alex Brinson on April 22 in New York, N.Y., while Groff was the officiant. —Lexi Carson, Variety, 18 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin officiant-, officians, present participle of officiāre "to perform a function, perform priestly duties" — more at officiate

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)