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def·i·ni·tor \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 |