chaunter

/tʃɔːntər/
noun
  1. A person who chaunts, especially in a religious or ceremonial setting.
    • The monastery trained its chaunters for years to perfect the traditional songs.
    • The lead chaunter guided the congregation through the ancient hymns.
    • Every morning, the chaunter would begin the service with a slow, steady voice.
  2. A person who leads or participates in rhythmic group shouting, such as at a protest or sports event.
    • The chaunter at the front of the rally kept the energy high.
    • The team's chaunter started a new cheer that quickly spread through the crowd.
    • A skilled chaunter can get the whole stadium to join in.
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