1. a person who performs a religious ceremony, especially a priest conducting Mass or communion
Usage: religious context
2. a person who participates in or attends a celebration

Examples

• The celebrant raised the chalice during the communion service.
• Father Martinez served as the celebrant for the wedding ceremony.
• The priest, acting as celebrant, blessed the congregation.
• Hundreds of celebrants gathered in the town square for the festival.
• The New Year’s Eve celebrants cheered as midnight approached.
• Each celebrant received a small gift at the anniversary party.