of·fi·ci·ant

[uh-fish-ee-uhnt]
noun
a person who officiates at a religious service or ceremony.

Origin:
1835–45; < Medieval Latin officiant- (stem of officiāns), present participle of officiāre to serve, equivalent to Latin offici(um) office + -ant- -ant

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officiant (əˈfɪʃɪənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who presides and officiates at a religious ceremony

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Word Origin & History

officiant
1844, from M.L. officiantem, prp. of officiare "perform religious services," from L. officium (see office).
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Example sentences
The information on the marriage certificate is provided by the couple
  themselves and the officiant.
If you wish to be married at the courthouse, you must make your own
  arrangements with a minister or marriage officiant.
Hotels and resorts can arrange for a non-denominational officiant to perform
  the service.
Following the ceremony, the officiant must sign the license and return it to
  the city or town clerk where it was issued.
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