Definition of PRECENTOR

precentor

Plural: precentors

Noun

  • the musical director of a choir
  • The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

Origin / Etymology

From French précenteur, from Latin praecentor, from praecentus (“sung before”), from praecinō (“I sing before”).

Synonyms

cantor, choirmaster

Scrabble Score: 13

precentor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
precentor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
precentor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

precentor is a valid Words With Friends word