1. Plural of chantor; persons who sing or chant, especially in a religious or liturgical context.
Usage: Often used in ecclesiastical or choir settings.; Variant spelling of 'cantors' (more common in modern usage).

Examples

• The chantors led the congregation in the hymn.
• Medieval chantors performed Gregorian chants in the cathedral.
• The church hired several skilled chantors for the Easter service.
• The chantors' voices echoed through the stone chapel.
• During the procession, the chantors sang traditional liturgical music.