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Definition of hymnist

hymnist

/ˈhɪm.nɪst/
hymn · ist
Plural:hymnists
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• noun

1

A person who writes or composes hymns.

Example

"Isaac Watts, a prolific 18th-century English hymnist, composed hundreds of sacred songs still sung in churches today."

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• Nearby Words

hymn
hymnal
hymnbook
hymnist
hymnlike
hype
hyper

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'hymn' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'hymnos', meaning an ode or song in praise of gods or heroes) plus the agentive suffix '-ist'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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