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- [kat-i-kist]
- /ˈkæt ɪ kɪst/
- /ˈkæ.təkɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-i-kist]
- /ˈkæt ɪ kɪst/
Definitions of catechist word
- noun catechist a person who catechizes, esp. one who instructs catechumens 3
- noun catechist a person who catechizes. 1
- noun catechist Ecclesiastical. a person appointed to instruct catechumens in the principles of religion as a preparation for baptism. 1
- noun catechist A teacher of the principles of Christian religion, especially one using a catechism. 1
- noun catechist Christian teacher 1
- noun catechist (Christianity) One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation. 0
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Origin of catechist
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Late Latin catēchista < Greek katēchistḗs, equivalent to katēch(eîn) to teach by word of mouth, orig. to din down, i.e. to get results by shouting (kat- cata- + ēcheîn to sound) + istēs -ist
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Parts of speech for Catechist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catechist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
catechist usage trend in Literature
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- what is a catechist?
- what is a catechist in the catholic church?
- how to become a catechist?
- who is a catechist in the catholic church?
- what is the role of a catechist?
- how to be a catechist?
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