1. a person who writes or delivers homilies; a preacher or religious speaker
Usage: formal; often used in religious or academic contexts

Examples

• The homilist delivered a thoughtful sermon on forgiveness to the congregation.
• As a skilled homilist, she knew how to engage her audience with meaningful religious instruction.
• The medieval homilist's writings were preserved in the monastery library.
• He studied to become a homilist after years of theological training.
• The homilist's message resonated with many parishioners seeking spiritual guidance.