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Definition of believer

believer

/bɪˈliːvər/
be · liev · er
Adverb:believably
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Plural:believers
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Adjective:believable
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• noun

1

A person who holds a religious faith or adheres to a particular system of spiritual belief.

Example

"The ancient temple remains a sacred pilgrimage site for millions of devout believers."

2

A person who is convinced of the truth, validity, or effectiveness of a particular idea, practice, or principle.

Example

"She is a firm believer in the power of early childhood education to transform communities."

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• Rhymes for believer

• Nearby Words

believable
believably
believe
believer
belittle
belittlement
belittler

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'bylever' from the verb 'beleven' (from Old English 'belyfan', meaning to have faith or confidence) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Believer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/believer
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