ˈdefəˌnīd.ə(r), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, teacher, from Latin definitus (past participle of definire to determine, bring to an end, explain) + -or — more at define
1. : an official charged under canon law with the supervision of ecclesiastical property in one of the districts into which a deanery is divided and with aiding the dean
2.
a. : a member of the general chapter in some religious orders
b. : a member of the governing council of some religious orders chosen to aid the superior in the government of the order