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⚠️ A warning person ⛪ A church adviser
admonitor

admonitor

9.9
An official adviser in a church who warns priests and other leaders about moral or rule problems
  • noun
  • /ædˈmɪnɪtər/
  • Jargon
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  • The bishop appointed an admonitor to oversee the conduct of the clergy.

Examples

  • An admonitor may issue warnings to clergy who violate church rules.

  • Before making his decision, the priest sought advice from the admonitor of the diocese.

  • The admonitor provided guidance to the new priest.

  • She serves as an admonitor in her church.

  • The bishop appointed an admonitor to ensure the clergy adhered to moral standards.

  • Before making his decision, the priest consulted the admonitor of the diocese for guidance.

  • An admonitor is responsible for advising clergy on issues of conduct and discipline.

Synonyms

admonisher
vsadmonitor
8.4

A person who warns others to avoid mistakes

is an official church adviser who warns clergy on moral or disciplinary matters

Antonyms

mentor
245 2.7

A person with experience who gives advice and support to someone less experienced

Surface Forms

admonitor singular
admonitors plural

Morphology

admonitor = monitor (semi-transparent) = ad + monitor

Morphologically analyzable as 'ad-' + 'monitor', but the term denotes a specialized ecclesiastical office, which is not predictable from the base meaning alone for most learners.

Etymology

Admonitor comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and monere 'to warn', just like the word monitor. So in a church an admonitor is an official adviser who warns and counsels clergy, and the name shows they are 'one who warns'.