believer

be-liev-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who believes in something, especially a religious faith.

  2. 2.

    A person who has faith in a particular idea, cause, or system.

Forms

plural: believers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    true believer — A person with complete faith in something.
  • •
    firm believer — Someone with strong conviction.
  • •
    make a believer out of someone — Convince someone of something's value.

Related words

Antonyms: disbeliever, doubter, nonbeliever, skeptic
See also: belief, believe, believers, faith
Synonyms: adherent, devotee, follower, supporter

Etymology

From Old English belȳfan ("to believe") + -er (agent suffix), meaning "one who believes."