Word
believer
Phoneticsbe·liev·er, stress on the second syllable
US/bəˈɫivɝ/
UK/bɪlˈiːvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who is sure that something is true or good. You can use this for religious faith or just for having strong confidence in an idea.
n. a person who maintains a firm conviction in the truth or efficacy of something. Often followed by the preposition 'in' to specify the object of faith or confidence.
Examples
“She is a firm believer in the power of daily exercise.”
“As a true believer in lifelong learning, he enrolled in a new university course at the age of eighty.”
“While some critics remained skeptical of the new economic policy, the prime minister found a staunch believer in the head of the central bank.”
Examples
simple
“She is a firm believer in the power of daily exercise.”
contextual
“As a true believer in lifelong learning, he enrolled in a new university course at the age of eighty.”
complex
“While some critics remained skeptical of the new economic policy, the prime minister found a staunch believer in the head of the central bank.”
Usage
Commonly pairs with the preposition 'in' to indicate the subject of the belief.
Pitfall
a believer of justice
a believer in justice
The noun believer almost always takes the preposition 'in' rather than 'of' when describing the object of belief.
Etymology
From Middle English bilevar, bileever, belever, equivalent to believe + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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