1. a person who anoints someone or something, especially in a religious ceremony

Examples

• The priest served as the anointer during the coronation ceremony.
• As the designated anointer, she carefully applied the sacred oil to the candidate’s forehead.
• The bishop was the traditional anointer for all confirmations in the diocese.
• In ancient times, the anointer held a position of great religious significance.
• The anointer blessed each new member with holy oil during the initiation ritual.