catechists

Definition of catechistsnext
plural of catechist
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Noun
  • During Muharram’s mourning period, Shiʿis gather in assemblies to hear preachers offer sermons, relate the life of Ḥusayn, and recount the events of the Battle of Karbala.
    Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
  • Far from being a fringe belief system, masculinism has become the single most important force uniting the American right, bringing together an unlikely constellation of pastors, posters, senators, preachers, influencers, podcasters, and fanboys.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 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
  • And while the sneaker’s specific inspiration has not been confirmed, a detailed look at the sneaker shows readers what to expect when the style arrives later this season.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
  • Popular first in the 70s, this recipe has always been beloved by Southern Living readers.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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“Catechists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechists. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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