Worshipers: meaning, definitions and examples

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worshipers

 

[ หˆwษ™หสƒษชpษ™z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious practice

Worshipers are people who show reverence and adoration towards a deity or sacred object. They engage in rituals, prayers, and ceremonies as a way of expressing their devotion.

Synonyms

admirer, devotee, follower

Examples of usage

  • Every Sunday, worshipers gather at the church to participate in the service.
  • The temple was filled with worshipers offering their prayers and incense.
  • She was a dedicated worshiper, attending religious ceremonies regularly.
Context #2 | Noun

fans of a particular person or thing

In a broader sense, worshipers can also refer to fans or admirers of a particular person, celebrity, or thing. These individuals idolize and greatly admire the subject of their worship.

Synonyms

admirer, enthusiast, fanatic

Examples of usage

  • The pop star had a legion of worshipers who followed her every move.
  • Football worshipers painted their faces with team colors and cheered loudly at the game.
  • She was a worshiper of classic literature, with a vast collection of books at home.

Translations

Translations of the word "worshipers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adoradores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anbeter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyembah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะปะพะฝะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czciciele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅด‡ๆ‹่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adorateurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adoradores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ibadet edenler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆญ๋ฐฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูุจูŽู‘ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uctรญvaฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uctievaฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅด‡ๆ‹œ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤastilci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrkendur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปัˆั‹ะปั‹า› ะตั‚ัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ibadษ™t edษ™nlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adoradores

Etymology

The word 'worshipers' originated from the Middle English word 'worshippen', which came from the Old English word 'weorรพscipe'. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*werรพiz', meaning 'honour'. The concept of worship has been a fundamental part of human societies throughout history, reflecting the reverence and respect shown towards deities, figures of authority, and objects of admiration.

See also: worship, worshipful, worshipper, worshippers.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,397, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.