Ministrant: meaning, definitions and examples
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ministrant
[ ˈmɪnɪstrənt ]
religious service
A ministrant is a person who assists in the service of worship, especially in Christian liturgical practices. They may perform various roles, including serving as altar servers, readers, or in other supportive capacities during religious ceremonies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ministrant prepared the altar for the mass.
- She served as a ministrant during the evening service.
- The church needed more ministrants for the Sunday service.
Translations
Translations of the word "ministrant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ministro
🇮🇳 मंत्री
🇩🇪 Ministrant
🇮🇩 pelayan
🇺🇦 містрант
🇵🇱 ministrant
🇯🇵 ミニストラント
🇫🇷 ministrant
🇪🇸 ministrante
🇹🇷 ministrant
🇰🇷 미니스트란트
🇸🇦 مساعد
🇨🇿 ministrant
🇸🇰 ministrant
🇨🇳 执事
🇸🇮 ministrant
🇮🇸 ministrant
🇰🇿 министр
🇬🇪 მინისტრი
🇦🇿 ministrant
🇲🇽 ministrante
Etymology
The word 'ministrant' comes from the Latin word 'ministrans', the present participle of 'ministrare', which means 'to serve'. The root 'minister' also derives from this Latin term, establishing a connection to service and assistance. In the context of religious practices, a ministrant plays a crucial role in facilitating worship and ensuring the necessary rituals are performed correctly. Over time, especially within the Christian tradition, the term has evolved to encompass various roles that support the clergy during services, reflecting the increasing specialization of functions within religious observance.