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catechist n."one who instructs orally;" especially "one appointed to instruct catechumens in the principles of religion as a preparation for baptism," 1560s, from Church Latin catechista, from Greek katēkhistēs "one who catechizes," from katēkhizein "teach orally, instruct by word of mouth," from katēkhein "to resound" (see catechesis). Related: Catechistic; catechistical. updated on November 13, 2022 |