catechists

Definition of catechistsnext
plural of catechist

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Noun
  • Until then, smuggling weed had been a grand adventure, an escape from a society that had just thrown Prager’s generation into a meat grinder in Vietnam, a repudiation of the crooked politicians and backward preachers and greedy capitalists who were running the world.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
  • This type of apocalyptic thought has roots in the 19th century, when many American preachers turned toward more literal readings of the Bible.
    Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Guest lecturers were competent, discussing everything from pirates in the Caribbean to the Panama Canal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Underpaid lecturers huddled closer to their space heaters, submerging themselves deeper in Aramaic love poetry to stave off thoughts of the damp.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are, however, many lacunae in Paul’s writing and life that have puzzled readers.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The Ranch at Laguna Beach In Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, readers named The Ranch at Laguna Beach one of the top hotels in California thanks to its gorgeous scenery, top-tier restaurants, and environmentally friendly commitments.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Catechists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechists. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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