catechizer
/ˈkætəˌkaɪzər/
noun
- A person who teaches religious principles by asking and answering questions, especially in a formal or systematic way.
- The catechizer at the church prepared the children for their first communion.
- As a dedicated catechizer, she spent hours each week helping new members understand the faith.
- The catechizer used simple stories to explain complex religious ideas to the young students.
- A person who questions someone closely or persistently, often to test their knowledge or beliefs.
- My grandfather was a gentle catechizer, always quizzing me about what I learned in school.
- The journalist became a catechizer, pressing the politician for clear answers on the policy.
- During the job interview, the manager acted like a catechizer, asking detailed questions about every project.
Synonyms
Antonyms