consecrator
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/ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪtər/
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/ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪtə/
(consecrate)
make sacred
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consecrator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consecrator', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sacrare' meant 'to make sacred'.
Historical Evolution
'consecrator' changed from the Latin word 'consecrator' and eventually became the modern English word 'consecrator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who makes sacred', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who performs the act of consecration, especially in a religious context.
The bishop acted as the consecrator during the ceremony.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 16:55