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- [ahy-dol-uh-ter]
- /aɪˈdɒl ə tər/
- /aɪˈdɔlətə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-dol-uh-ter]
- /aɪˈdɒl ə tər/
Definitions of idolater word
- noun idolater Also, idolist [ahyd-l-ist] /ˈaɪd l ɪst/ (Show IPA). a worshiper of idols. 1
- noun idolater a person who is an immoderate admirer; devotee. 1
- noun idolater A person who worships an idol or idols. 1
- noun idolater a person who worships an idol or idols 0
- noun idolater a devoted admirer; adorer 0
- noun idolater One who worships idols; (historical) a pagan. 0
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Origin of idolater
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English idolatrer, equivalent to idolatr(ie) idolatry + -er -er2; -rer > -er by dissimilation
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Parts of speech for Idolater
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idolater popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
idolater usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idolater
noun idolater
- atheist — An atheist is a person who believes that there is no God. Compare agnostic.
- agnostic — An agnostic believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not. Compare atheist.
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- unbeliever — a person who does not believe.
- infidel — Religion. a person who does not accept a particular faith, especially Christianity. (in Christian use) an unbeliever, especially a Muslim. (in Muslim use) a person who does not accept the Islamic faith; kafir (def 2).
Antonyms for idolater
noun idolater
- believer — If you are a great believer in something, you think that it is good, right, or useful.
- christian — A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- jew — one of a scattered group of people that traces its descent from the Biblical Hebrews or from postexilic adherents of Judaism; Israelite.
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