Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is being ordained: An ordinand is an individual undergoing the religious ceremony or process of ordination, typically to become a member of the clergy, such as a priest, deacon, or minister.

Usage

• The term "ordinand" is used specifically within religious contexts, primarily Christian traditions, to refer to a candidate for holy orders. It is a formal term.
• It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The bishop met with the ordinands before the ceremony.
  • She was a diligent ordinand, preparing for her future ministry.

Advanced Usage

• "To be an ordinand": To be in the state or position of a person preparing for ordination.
  • He has been an ordinand for three years, studying theology.

Variants and Related Words

• Ordination (n): The ceremony or process of ordaining; the act of conferring holy orders.
  • The ordination service will be held at the cathedral.
• Ordain (v): To confer holy orders upon; to appoint someone as a priest, minister, etc.
  • The church will ordain five new deacons next month.

Synonyms

• Candidate for ordination: A person seeking to be ordained.
• Postulant: In some religious orders, a person who is a candidate for admission. (Note: This is a broader term that can precede the status of ordinand.)

Antonyms

• Ordainer (n): A person who performs the act of ordaining, such as a bishop.
• Laity (n): Laypeople, members of a religious community who are not ordained.

Noun

1. a person being ordained