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cantor Synonyms

Another word for cantor

Choosing another word for cantor depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hazzan
chazzan

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
precentor
Strong
choirmaster
chorister

• Nearby Words

cantil
cantina
canton
cantor
cantoria
canuck
canvas

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cantor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cantor
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