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idolater Synonyms

Another word for idolater

Choosing another word for idolater depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who worships idols or physical images as deities.

Usage Example

"Ancient texts frequently record the theological conflicts between strict monotheists and neighboring idolaters."

Strong
idolizer
pagan
heathen

• noun (Context 2)

A person who admires, adores, or is devoted to someone or something to an excessive or blind degree.

Usage Example

"Throughout his career, the charismatic composer was surrounded by uncritical idolaters who praised his every work."

Strongest
idolizer
Strong
adorer
worshipper
devotee
zealot
fanatic

Opposites of idolater

The opposite of idolater shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

detractor
iconoclast
critic
monotheist
See all opposites of idolater

• Nearby Words

idler
idly
idol
idolater
idolatry
idolization
idolize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Idolater. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/idolater
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