CATECHUMEN


Meaning of CATECHUMEN in English

[ ˌkatɪ'kju:mɛn ]

■ noun a Christian preparing for baptism or confirmation.

Origin

ME: via eccles. L. from Gk katēkhoumenos 'being instructed', pres. participle of katēkhein (see catechize ).

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