ministrant

adjective

min·is·trant | \ ˈmi-nə-strənt

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Definition of ministrant

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: performing service in attendance on someone

ministrant

noun

Definition of ministrant (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that ministers

History and Etymology for ministrant

Adjective

borrowed from Latin ministrant-, ministrans, present participle of ministrāre "to act as a servant, serve, minister entry 2"

Noun

derivative of ministrant entry 1

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minister without portfolio

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