Benedictor

/ˈbɛnɪdɪktər/

आशीर्वाद देने वाला (व्यक्ति); आशीर्वचन करने वाला

Origin & History

From Latin roots: bene- “well” + dicere “to say” (via Medieval Latin forms meaning “one who blesses”).

लैटिन मूल से: bene- “अच्छा/भला” + dicere “कहना” (मध्ययुगीन लैटिन रूपों के माध्यम से, अर्थ: “आशीर्वाद देने वाला व्यक्ति”).

Definition

A benedictor is someone who formally gives a blessing or benediction, often in a religious setting (such as a priest blessing people).

benedictor वह व्यक्ति है जो औपचारिक रूप से आशीर्वाद/आशीष (benediction) देता है, विशेषकर धार्मिक संदर्भ में (जैसे पादरी द्वारा लोगों को आशीर्वाद देना)।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
In the ceremony, the benedictor raised his hands to bless the congregation.
समारोह में benedictor ने सभा को आशीर्वाद देने के लिए अपने हाथ उठाए।

Usage Examples

The benedictor offered a brief blessing at the end of the service.
They invited a benedictor to pronounce the benediction before the meal.
In older texts, a benedictor may be described as the official giver of blessings.

Synonyms

Blesser One who blesses Cleric (contextual) Priest (contextual) Officiant (contextual)

Antonyms

Curser Maledictor

Related Forms

Noun
Benediction / Benefactor (not a direct form; related by bene- root) / Maledictor (contrast term)
Verb
Bless / Benedict (rare verb)
Adjective
Benedictory / Benedicted (rare)

Idioms & Phrases

Act as a benedictor
आशीर्वाद देने वाले की भूमिका निभाना
Serve as the benedictor
आशीर्वाद देने वाले के रूप में सेवा करना