plural celebrants
formal
1
a
: a person who performs or leads a religious ceremony
The bishop will be the main celebrant.
the celebrant of the service/Mass
b
: a person who participates in a religious ceremony
The celebrants lit their candles.
2
US
: a person who celebrates something
The city streets were crowded with celebrants. [=(more commonly) revelers, celebrators]
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“Celebrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/celebrant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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