Satanist
Satanist (noun) means a follower of Satanism — either someone who worships Satan, or someone who follows a philosophy (such as LaVeyan Satanism) that uses Satan as a symbol of individualism rather than a literal deity. Example: “The documentary interviewed a satanist who insisted the religion has nothing to do with devil worship in the horror-movie sense.”
How to use Satanist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who identifies with Satanism, whether as literal worship or as a symbolic philosophy.
Word forms
Satanists plural
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The documentary interviewed a _____ who insisted the religion has nothing to do with devil worship in the horror-movie sense.
Etymology
Formed from "Satan" plus the suffix "-ist," on the pattern of words like "Buddhist" or "Marxist."
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What does “Satanist” mean?
The word “Satanist” means a follower of Satanism — either someone who worships Satan, or someone who follows a philosophy (such as LaVeyan Satanism) that uses Satan as a symbol of individualism rather than a literal deity. In plain terms, someone who identifies with Satanism, whether as literal worship or as a symbolic philosophy.
How do you use “Satanist” in a sentence?
Here is “Satanist” used in a sentence: “The documentary interviewed a satanist who insisted the religion has nothing to do with devil worship in the horror-movie sense.”
What part of speech is “Satanist”?
“Satanist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Satanist?
"Satanist" (noun) means a follower of Satanism — either someone who worships Satan, or someone who follows a philosophy (such as LaVeyan Satanism) that uses Satan as a symbol of individualism rather than a literal deity.