Worshippers

/ˈwɜrʃɪpərz/ noun

Definition

People who show religious respect or devotion to a deity, spiritual figure, or sacred object; those who practice worship.

Etymology

From Old English 'weorthscipe' (worthiness, dignity), later 'worship,' with the agent suffix '-er.' Means literally 'those who recognize the worth of something sacred.'

Kelly Says

The word worship literally means to recognize something's 'worth'—so when people worship, they're saying 'this is worthy of my time and devotion,' which is why religions compete for worshippers!

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