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OSTIARIES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ostiaries. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ostiaries. (close relations)
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gatekeeper
nounn
noun

• someone who controls access to something

• someone who guards an entrance

porter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

• United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)

• someone who guards an entrance

• United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)

• a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)

• United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)

• a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley

verb

• carry luggage or supplies

ostiary
nounn
noun

• the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church

• someone who guards an entrance

doorkeeper
nounn
noun

• an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

• the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church

• someone who guards an entrance

doorman
nounn
noun

• someone who guards an entrance

ostiarius
nounn
noun

• the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church

door guard
nounn
noun

• someone who guards an entrance

hall porter
nounn
noun

• someone who guards an entrance

Best Hypernyms For OSTIARIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ostiaries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
clergyman guard order reverend
Phrases (2)
holy orderman of the cloth

Alternatives for GATEKEEPER

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