catechist

/ˈkædəkəst/
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Other forms: catechists

Definitions of catechist
  1. noun
    one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
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    type of:
    instructor, teacher
    a person whose occupation is teaching
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