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catechist
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cat·e·chist  (kt-kst)
n.
A person who catechizes, especially one who instructs catechumens in preparation for admission into a Christian church.

[French catechiste, from Old French, from Late Latin catchista, from Late Greek katkhists, from katkhizein, to teach by word of mouth; see catechize.]

cate·chistic, cate·chisti·cal adj.
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Noun1.catechist - one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
instructor, teacher - a person whose occupation is teaching
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catechist [ˈkætɪkɪst] Ncatequista mf


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