Where does “crypto-believer” come from?
crypto-believer (English) comes from English believer, from Middle English bilevar.
crypto-believer (English): Someone who hides their belief
Definitions
- Someone who hides their belief
Ancestry of “crypto-believer”, step by step
crypto-believer traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English believer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | believer | A person who believes; especially regarding... |
| 2 | Middle English | bilevar | — |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |