Believers
/bɪˈliːvərz/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Persons who have faith or trust in something.
/bɪˈliːvərz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
People who hold a particular belief.
The believers prayed fervently.
💡 Simply: People who believe in something.
More Examples
2
Many believers attended the religious ceremony.
How It's Used
Religion
"The believers gathered for Sunday service."
Politics
"Believers in the party's platform actively campaigned."
From Middle English *beleevor, from Old English *gelyfa, 'belief'. The plural form reflects the evolution of English pluralization.
The word has been used consistently since Middle English, largely within religious contexts, but its application has broadened to encompass any strong belief system.
Memory tip
Think of 'believe' and add '-ers' for plural.
Practice
Base: believe
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written