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worshiper

worshiper

19 3.2
A person who goes to a place like a church to show respect to someone they think is holy
  • noun
  • /ˈwɜːrʃɪpər/
  • US
translation icon : devoto
  • So there's this giving on the part of the worshipper that is really central here.
  • worshipers in the diocese
  • attendance of worshipers
  • worshipers at the temple

The aggression against worshippers in an Aqsa is getting worse.

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Examples

  • Do these symbolic gestures enable worshipers to recognize Christ's presence in the reserved sacrament?

    Academic text (2004)
  • The study houses, usually full of worshipers and students, were deserted.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • I see that you are the same worshiper of Bacchus.

  • There, the god has moved his worshipers into the zone of his transforming power.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Thus, not everyone living within the borders of Israel was a worshiper of the One God, Jehovah.

    Blog text (27)
  • As the worshiper approaches the icon and begins praying, the five senses alight.

    Academic text (2006)
  • As in Thailand, he follows the custom of leading worshipers in prayers as well as wearing traditional religious garments.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Before the luncheon, worshipers at the temple donated around $40,000.

    Academic text (1997)
  • As we parked near the market, crowds of worshipers were leaving a mosque after midday prayers.

    Blog text (13)
  • During the service, each worshiper offered prayers and received blessings from the priest.

Synonyms

believer
vsworshiper
343 3.2

A person who accepts something as true and often supports it, for example a religion or idea

emphasizes showing reverence and adoration not only holding belief
parishioner
vsworshiper
51 6.0

A person who belongs to and goes to a local church

centers on active reverence and adoration not mere membership or attendance
devotee
vsworshiper
25 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is specifically about reverent adoration in formal religious settings
churchgoer
vsworshiper
14 3.2

A person who goes to church regularly

involves reverent adoration in services rather than simple attendance
votary
vsworshiper
  • Literature
1 9.9

A person who spends their life in religious practice

shows reverence and adoration in religious services rather than vowed service
venerator
vsworshiper
9.9

A person who feels deep respect for someone or something

focuses on formal adoration in worship settings rather than general respect
praiser
vsworshiper
5.4

A person who leads singing to show devotion in religious services

shows reverence in worship generally not only outward praise acts

Antonyms

563 3.0

A person who often finds fault and speaks harshly about others

33 7.1

A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good

Compounds

A person who prays to the devil or evil spirits

A person who believes the sun is a god and shows respect to it in religious ceremonies

A person who admires someone too much and without criticism

A person who prays to a statue or object as if it were a god

How Devout

zealot
  • Offensive
38 8.1
devotee
25 6.0
worshiper
  • US
19 3.2
congregant
14 6.4

Surface Forms

worshiper singular
worshipers plural

Morphology

worshiper = worship (transparent) = worship + er

This is a straightforward agent noun meaning 'one who worships.'

Etymology

The word worshiper comes from old English parts worth and -ship, which meant 'worthiness' or 'the state of giving value'. So a worshiper is someone who gives great value and respect to a god, which is why it means a person who prays and honors in a religious place.