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catechist

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Españolcatequista
DeutschKatechetKatechetin
Portuguêscatequista
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Examples

“Now he was not only a lay⟳ reader but a pastor’s warden although Umuaro did not have⟳ a pastor as yet, only a catechist.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

catechistic catechization Catechize catechizer catechizing catechol

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