predicator

noun

pred·​i·​ca·​tor
ˈpredəˌkātə(r),
-atə-
plural -s
1
: one that predicates
2
archaic : preacher
especially : a preaching friar

Word History

Etymology

Middle French predicatour, from Late Latin praedicator, from Latin, proclaimer, from praedicatus (past participle of praedicare to proclaim) + -or

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“Predicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predicator. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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