macer

Thân thiện

The macer leads the procession into the hall.

Definition

Noun: 1. An official who carries a mace of office: A person holding a ceremonial position whose duty is to bear a mace, a decorated staff symbolizing authority, in formal processions or assemblies.

Usage

• The term "macer" is a formal and historical title, primarily used in specific institutional contexts like universities, parliaments, or city councils.
• It refers specifically to the role of carrying the ceremonial mace. The macer often precedes or accompanies a dignitary in official processions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The university chancellor entered the hall, preceded by the macer bearing the ornate mace.
  • In the Scottish Parliament, the macer plays a key role in the opening ceremonies.

Advanced Usage

• The role of a macer is largely ceremonial and symbolic, representing the authority and tradition of the institution.
• While "macer" is the specific term for the person, the object they carry is the "mace."

Variants and Related Words

• Mace (noun): The ceremonial staff or club carried by a macer as a symbol of authority.
• Beadle (noun): A minor parish officer or ceremonial official; a role sometimes similar to a macer in certain contexts.
• Sergeant-at-Arms (noun): An officer appointed to keep order, sometimes responsible for the mace in legislative bodies.

Synonyms

• Mace-bearer: A direct synonym for macer.
• Ceremonial officer: A more general term that could include the role of a macer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an official who carries a mace of office

Từ đồng nghĩa

• macebearer
• mace