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Definition of chorister

chorister

/ˈkɔːr.ɪ.stɚ/
chor · is · ter
Plural:choristers
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chorister Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A singer in a choir, especially a child or young person who sings in a church or cathedral choir.

Example

"The young chorister practiced the sacred anthem diligently before the Sunday morning service."

2

American A person who leads the singing of a church choir or congregation.

Example

"The parish chorister stood at the podium to direct the congregation through the opening hymn."

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• Nearby Words

choreographer
choreographic
choreography
chorister
chorizo
chorokhi
chortle

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'querister', derived from Anglo-French 'queristre', ultimately from Latin 'chorus' (choir) and Ancient Greek 'khoros' (a round dance or group of singers).

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