/ Dictionary / Index C catechist: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cat•e•chist Pronunciation: (kat'i-kist), [key] — n. a person who catechizes. a person appointed to instruct catechumens in the principles of religion as a preparation for baptism. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: catechist (Thesaurus) catechism catechize Related Content Daily Word Quiz: foliage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language