Definition

Noun: * One who anoints as a religious ceremony: A person who performs the ritual act of applying oil, ointment, or another sacred substance to someone or something. This role is typically associated with religious rites, such as consecrating a king, priest, or sacred object.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In the ancient ceremony, the high priest served as the anointer, applying holy oil to the forehead of the new king.
  • The role of the anointer was considered sacred and was often reserved for a prophet or spiritual leader.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While the core meaning is religious, "anointer" can be used figuratively to describe someone who designates, empowers, or ceremonially prepares another for a significant role.
  • The retiring CEO acted as the anointer, publicly endorsing her chosen successor.

Variants and Related Words

• Anoint (verb): To smear or rub with oil or an oily substance, typically as part of a religious ceremony or to consecrate.
• Anointment (noun): The act of anointing or the state of being anointed.

Synonyms

• Consecrator: One who dedicates something to a sacred purpose.
• Ointer (archaic): One who anoints.

Related Phrases

• To perform the anointing: This phrase describes the action carried out by the anointer.

Noun

1. one who anoints as a religious ceremony