Meaning & use

Officiator

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A person who formally presides over or conducts a ceremony, ritual, or official proceeding.

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The officiator asked the couple to exchange their vows before the assembled guests.

As officiator of the tournament, she made the final call on every disputed match.

A note on using this word

"Officiant" is the more common term for someone leading a wedding or religious ceremony, while "officiator" is used more broadly for anyone presiding over formal proceedings.

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