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local preacher

lo·cal preach·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loh-kuh l pree-cher]
    • /ˈloʊ kəl ˈpri tʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loh-kuh l pree-cher]
    • /ˈloʊ kəl ˈpri tʃər/

Definitions of local preacher words

  • noun local preacher (in early Methodism) a layperson appointed to supervise the congregation and conduct services between visits of a circuit rider. 1
  • noun local preacher (in the southern U.S.) a lay preacher. 1
  • noun local preacher (religion) A person who is not ordained but is appointed to lead Church services in some religious denominations. 0
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Origin of local preacher

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75

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Parts of speech for Local preacher

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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local preacher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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