Where does “idolater” come from?
Idolater comes from French idolâtre and Latin idololatra, meaning one who worships idols.
idolater (English): One who worships idols; a pagan
Definitions
- One who worships idols; a pagan
Ancestry of “idolater”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | idolatre | idolater |
| 2 | Latin | idololatra | Alternative form of īdōlolatrēs |