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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.”

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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.
"The documentary interviewed a satanist who insisted the religion has nothing to do with devil worship in the horror-movie sense."

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In plain EnglishSomeone who identifies with Satanism, whether as literal worship or as a symbolic philosophy.

Word forms

Satanists plural

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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.

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