Meaning
A singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *keh₂n- Proto-Indo-European *kh₂néti Proto-Italic *kanō Latin canō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin cantorbor. English cantor Borrowed from Latin cantor, agent noun from canere (“to sing”) + -tor (agent suffix). Doublet of chanter.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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