noun
Uncommon
believer
bih-LEE-vuh
Believer (noun) means a person who believes something, especially someone with religious faith. Example: “The temple was full of believers gathered for the festival.”
noun
1
A person who believes something, especially someone with religious faith.
"She's a believer in life after death."
"The temple was full of believers gathered for the festival."
"Thousands of believers walked to the holy site to pray together."
"The church welcomes every believer, whatever their background."
"A long list of thinkers, both believers and nonbelievers, have posited something like an innate religious instinct."
— Peter Steinfels, Scandanavian Nonbelievers, Which Is Not to Say Atheists (2009)
2
A person convinced of the value or truth of an idea, cause, or method.
"She's a firm believer in getting eight hours of sleep every night."
"My coach is a great believer in practising a little every single day."
"As a believer in recycling, he never throws away bottles."
How to use believer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who believes strongly, whether in a religion or just in an idea.
Common pairings
a true believer
a firm believer in
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What does “believer” mean?
The word “believer” means a person who believes something, especially someone with religious faith. In plain terms, someone who believes strongly, whether in a religion or just in an idea.
How do you pronounce “believer”?
“Believer” is pronounced bih-LEE-vuh (/bɪˈlivɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “believer” in a sentence?
Here is “believer” used in a sentence: “The temple was full of believers gathered for the festival.”
What is the opposite of “believer”?
The opposite of “believer” — its antonyms — are infidel, non-believer, nonbeliever, unbeliever and antitheist.
What part of speech is “believer”?
“Believer” is a noun.
Is “believer” a common word?
“Believer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “believer” have?
“Believer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who believes something, especially someone with religious faith.
What is the difference between a believer and a skeptic?
A believer accepts something as true or valuable, often with conviction, whereas a skeptic questions or withholds acceptance until presented with sufficient evidence. The two terms describe opposite stances toward the same claim or idea.
Does believer always refer to religious faith?
Not always. While believer commonly describes someone with religious faith, it is also used more broadly for anyone convinced of the value or truth of an idea, cause, or method, such as 'a believer in hard work.'
