circuit rider
cir·cuit rid·er
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-kit rahy-der]
- /ˈsɜr kɪt ˈraɪ dər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-kit rahy-der]
- /ˈsɜr kɪt ˈraɪ dər/
Definitions of circuit rider words
- noun circuit rider (formerly) a minister of religion who preached from place to place along an established circuit 3
- noun circuit rider a minister who traveled from place to place in an assigned circuit to preach 3
- noun circuit rider (formerly) a minister who rode horseback from place to place to preach and perform religious ceremonies. 1
- noun circuit rider someone, as a public official or a nurse, who travels throughout a given territory to provide services. 1
- noun circuit rider An itinerant preacher, especially a Methodist. 0
- noun circuit rider (US) A judge who holds court in a series of towns. 0
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Origin of circuit rider
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Circuit rider
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circuit rider popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
circuit rider usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circuit rider
noun circuit rider
- pastor — a minister or priest in charge of a church.
- missionary — a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work.
- minister — a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
- televangelist — an evangelist who regularly conducts religious services on television.
- revivalist — a person, especially a member of the clergy, who promotes or holds religious revivals.
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