Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catechist

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: cat-e-chist
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation.

Example Sentences

"Now he was not only a lay reader but a pastor’s warden although Umuaro did not have a pastor as yet, only a catechist."

Etymology

See catechize.

Inflected Forms

catechists (plural)

Derived Forms

catechistic

Frequently Paired Words

catechesis catechetics catechise catechism catechization catechisation catechize catechumen

Questions

What does catechist mean?: One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation.
Where does catechist come from?: See catechize.

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