liturgist

noun

lit·​ur·​gist ˈli-tər-jist How to pronounce liturgist (audio)
1
: one who adheres to, compiles, or leads a liturgy
2
: a specialist in liturgics

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On one street corner, a group of men from Israel United in Christ preached to the masses, with a liturgist reading the gospel alternating with a man interpreting it on the spot. David Frese, kansascity, 17 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of liturgist was in 1649

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“Liturgist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgist. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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