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Definition of cantor

cantor

/ˈkæn.tɚ/
can · tor
Plural:cantors
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Adjective:cantorial
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• noun

1

An official who sings liturgical music and leads the congregation in prayer in a synagogue.

Example

"The cantor chanted the traditional Sabbath prayers with a resonant, deeply moving voice."

2

A soloist or choir director in a Christian church who sings liturgical verses or leads the choir and congregation in singing.

Example

"During the cathedral service, the cantor intoned the opening antiphon before the choir joined in."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'cantor' with the homophone 'canter', which refers to a horse's three-beat gait.

• Rhymes for cantor

• Nearby Words

cantil
cantina
canton
cantor
cantoria
canuck
canvas

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'cantor' ('singer'), derived from the verb 'canere' ('to sing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cantor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cantor
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