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PRONUNCIATION OF HOMILIST

homilist  [ˈhɒmɪlɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOMILIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Homilist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOMILIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Homily

A homily is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture. In Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox Churches, a homily is usually given during Mass at the end of the Liturgy of the Word. Many people consider it synonymous with a sermon.

Definition of homilist in the English dictionary

The definition of homilist in the dictionary is a person who preaches or writes homilies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOMILIST


canophilist
kəˈnɒfɪlɪst
cartophilist
kɑːˈtɒfɪlɪst
dactylist
ˈdæktɪlɪst
evangelist
ɪˈvændʒɪlɪst
facsimilist
fækˈsɪmɪlɪst
Familist
ˈfæmɪlɪst
hairstylist
ˈheəstaɪlɪst
idyllist
ˈɪdɪlɪst
mercantilist
ˈmɜːkəntɪlɪst
Negrophilist
ˈnɪɡrəʊˌfaɪlɪst
ophiophilist
ˌɒfɪˈɒfɪlɪst
probabilist
ˈprɒbəbɪlɪst
profilist
ˈprəʊfɪlɪst
pugilist
ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst
scripophilist
skrɪpˈɒfɪlɪst
sensationalist
senˈseɪʃənɪlɪst
stylist
ˈstaɪlɪst
tactilist
ˈtæktɪlɪst
timbrophilist
tɪmˈbrɒfɪlɪst
vaudevillist
ˈvəʊdəvɪlɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOMILIST

homicide
homicide bomber
homie
homier
homiest
homiletic
homiletical
homiletically
homiletics
homilies
homily
hominess
homing
homing device
homing guidance
homing instinct
homing pigeon
hominid
hominine
hominisation

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOMILIST

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arctophilist
automobilist
bibliophilist
civilist
cynophilist
fallibilist
impossibilist
infallibilist
miserabilist
nihilist
notaphilist
oenophilist
perfectibilist
possibilist
pteridophilist
snowmobilist
stegophilist
troilist
zoophilist

Synonyms and antonyms of homilist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «homilist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOMILIST

Find out the translation of homilist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of homilist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «homilist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

homilist
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

homilista
570 millions of speakers

English

homilist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

homilist
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

homilist
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

проповедник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

homilist
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

homilist
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

homéliste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Homilist
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prediger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

説教師
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

homilist
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Homilist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

homilist
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

homilist
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Homilist
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

homilist
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scrittore di omelie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kaznodzieją
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проповідник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

predicator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ιεροκήρυκας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

homilist
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

homilist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

homilist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of homilist

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOMILIST»

The term «homilist» is normally little used and occupies the 135.245 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOMILIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about homilist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOMILIST»

Discover the use of homilist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to homilist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Homilist's Guide to Scripture, Theology, and Canon Law
The authors draw on all contemporary documents to guide ministers of preaching.
John Burke, Thomas P. Doyle, 1994
2
Studies in Earlier Old English Prose
“Sie his blod ofer uS 7 ofer ure beam” (250), the homilist completes their moral isolation by observing, “Baedon swibe unlxdlicre bene, swa him syppan eall unlaedlic on becwom” (251—52). This conclusion to the scenes of Christ before Pilate ...
Paul E. Szarmach, 1986
3
An Introduction to the Homily
2. The. Homilist. as. Herald. Teacher,. Interpreter. and. Witness. Avery Dulles began his influential book Models of the Church with the thesis that the Church. like other theological realities. is a mystery and "in order to do justice to the various ...
Robert P. Waznak, 1998
4
Jews, Christians and Jewish Christians in Antiquity
First, he argues that the very fact that Apion played a role in such literature could be used to explain why the Homilist included him in the section, rather than providing grounds for arguing that the section goes back to an originally Jewish ...
James Carleton Paget, 2010
5
Made in God's Image: The Catholic Vision of Human Dignity
responsibility of the group would be to gather with the homilist at the beginning of the week and reflect on the appointed scriptures for the coming Sunday." Such a group of ordinary parishioners would have a very different purpose than, ...
Regis A. Duffy, Angelus Gambatese, 1999
6
Preaching: The Art and the Craft
J. Interpretation of Present Experiences of All the People of God Dr. Burghardt addresses foremost the homilist and his God- experience. His movement from study to experience to proclamation entails three major components: the first is study, ...
Walter J. Burghardt, 1987
7
The Dramatic Liturgy of Anglo-Saxon England
Developing the association with Adam and his separation from the 'light,' the homilist sets forth the Lenten imperatives for his audience: Forbon we habbab nedbearfe baet we ongyton ba blindnesse ure slbeodignesse. . . . We synd on p> isse ...
M. Bradford Bedingfield, 2002
8
Preaching Better: Practical Suggestions for Homilists
I've read various time estimates of how long a good homilist needs to spend in preparation. Some are overstated? Six to 8 hours (spread out over the week) sounds reasonable and realistic. Still, in the busy life of most of us, that's a major  ...
Ken Untener, 1999
9
101 Questions and Answers on Saints
When a homilist, researching available information about a saint, finds stories that seem wholly untrue or in part factually questionable, that does not mean the legend is absolutely to be avoided. But "honesty is the best policy": admit what's ...
George P. Evans, 2007
10
Striving with Grace: Views of Free Will in Anglo-Saxon England
Wulfstan. the. Homilist. and. De. adiutorio. Dei. et. libero. arbitrio. A few decades after the composition of the Carmen de libero arbitrio, a different study of free will was written or sponsored by another of /Elfric's contemporaries: the prolific ...
Aaron J. Kleist, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOMILIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term homilist is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Homilist Urges Faithful To Live Freedom
Again this year, three parishes on Evansville's east side celebrated a July 4 Mass together in observance of Independence Day and America's ... «The Message Online, Jul 15»
2
St. Thomas the Apostle rededicates revitalized sanctuary, commons
Bishop Luis Zarama was the main celebrant and homilist for the rededication Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Smyrna. The church ... «Georgia Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Prayer vigil for life planned in Mattoon
Father John Titus, pastor, will be celebrant and homilist for the 6:30 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Praying the rosary will begin at 6 p.m.. «Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, Jul 15»
4
Bishop helps celebrate 50th anniversay of All Saints Cemetery
Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, was the main celebrant and homilist for the commemorative Mass that was moved from ... «News Item, Jul 15»
5
St. Charles Borromeo church installs new pastor
Bambrick was the main celebrant, with Glosser as concelebrant and homilist. “Tonight, we gather to celebrate your very first Mass at the newly ... «Republican & Herald, Jul 15»
6
CURRENTLY VIEWING: local/regional / bulletin board for july 3
Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 12:05 p.m. beginning July 5, Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist ... «The Message Online, Jul 15»
7
Father Delka and Father Trujillo ordained
... the priesthood with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine at which Archbishop John C. Wester was the presiding celebrant and homilist. «Intermountain Catholic, Jul 15»
8
All Saints' Golden Jubilee to be celebrated with outdoor Mass
As main celebrant and homilist, the Most Reverend Ronald W Gainer, D.D. eleventh bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, will be joined by more ... «News Item, Jul 15»
9
Father David Trujillo offers Thanksgiving Mass in the Cathedral
That role was described by the homilist at the Thanksgiving Mass, Father Terrence Peter Tompkins, vice-rector of the College for Mount Angel ... «Intermountain Catholic, Jul 15»
10
Nativity of Our Lord Parish members bid farewell to Fr. Sinnott …
And what the Nativity parish now has is an excellent administrator, a caring pastor, an excellent homilist – and a fan of the New York Times ... «The Sunday Dispatch, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Homilist [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/homilist>. May 2024 ».
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