Baalite

/ˈbeɪ.ə.laɪt/ noun

Definition

A believer in or worshiper of Baal; a follower of Baal-centered religious practices.

Etymology

From 'Baal' + '-ite' (follower, believer). Similar to 'baalist' but with different suffix convention.

Kelly Says

The '-ite' suffix was used for ancient religious groups—Canaanite, Hittite, Israelite—and it helps archaeologists and historians keep track of who believed what across ancient history.

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