idolater

One who worships idols; (historical) a pagan.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: ydolatrer

In summary

From Middle English ydolatrer, from Middle French idolatre, from Latin idololatra. Displaced native Old English dēofolġielda (literally “devil worshiper”).

Synonyms

animist

idolizer

idoliser

idolatress

pagan

worshiper

worshipper

idol worshiper

votary

venerator

devotee

heathen

iconolater

adorer

admirer

Translations

idólatra

animiste

Anbeter

idolateur

idolatra

ειδωλολάτρης

afgodendienaar

idolâtre

adorateur

idòlatra

ειδολολάτρης

adoratore

adorador

bê-ol

païen