WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cir′cuit rid′er, 
    1. Religion(formerly) a minister who rode horseback from place to place to preach and perform religious ceremonies.
    2. Religionsomeone, as a public official or a nurse, who travels throughout a given territory to provide services.
    • 1830–40, American.

'circuit rider' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
local preacher

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