sodalist
Definition
Noun: A member of a sodality; a person who belongs to a fraternal association, society, or guild, typically one with religious or charitable aims.
Usage
The term is used to identify an individual who is part of a specific type of organized fellowship or brotherhood. * He was a dedicated sodalist, actively participating in all the charitable works of his society. * The meeting was attended by every sodalist in the region.
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in historical or religious contexts, particularly within the Roman Catholic tradition, to refer to members of sodalities dedicated to the Virgin Mary or other saints.
- As a sodalist of the Marian guild, her devotion was well-known.
Variants and Related Words
- Sodality (n): The confraternity, guild, or society itself.
- The sodality was founded in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Conferee
- Fellow member
- Brother (in a fraternal context)
- Member
Antonyms
- Non-member
- Outsider
Noun
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a member of a sodality
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