What does "believers" mean?

1. (religious followers) people who have a strong religious faith and follow the teachings of a religion. 2. (supporters of an idea) people who are sure that a specific idea, person, or system is good or effective.

believers

US //bəˈɫivɝz// UK //bɪlˈiːvəz// be·liev·ers

1 religious followers (n.)
B1 Intermediate Religion

people who have a strong religious faith and follow the teachings of a religion.

adherents of a specific religious faith or system of belief.

Example

The church was filled with believers who had come to celebrate the holiday.

Example

The community of believers gathered at the temple to observe the traditional rites that had been passed down through generations.
- atheists
- unbelievers
2 supporters of an idea (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

people who are sure that a specific idea, person, or system is good or effective.

individuals who maintain a firm conviction in the efficacy, truth, or value of a particular concept or person.

Example

They are strong believers in the power of daily exercise to improve health.

Example

Despite the initial setbacks, the project still has many firm believers among the senior management team.
- skeptics
- critics