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ordainer

/ɔːrˈdeɪnər/
or · dain · er
Plural:ordainers
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• noun

1

A person or divine being that decrees, establishes, or appoints something by sovereign or official authority.

Example

"Ancient philosophical texts often describe fate as the ultimate ordainer of human destiny."

2

A bishop or other religious official who formally confers holy orders upon a candidate for the clergy.

Example

"The presiding bishop acted as the principal ordainer during the solemn cathedral ceremony."

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• Nearby Words

ord
ord river
ordain
ordainer
ordainment
ordeal
order

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word derives from the verb 'ordain' (from Old French 'ordener' and Latin 'ordinare', meaning 'to set in order') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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