Satanist
Americannoun
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a person who engages in any of a highly diverse group of religious, philosophical, or countercultural practices centered around Satan, either as a deity or a nontheistic symbol of enlightenment, individualism, or ethical egoism.
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a person who participates in a deliberate inversion of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped.
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Also satanist a person with a diabolical or satanic disposition or who engages in diabolical behavior; an evil person.
adjective
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relating to or engaging in any of a highly diverse group of religious, philosophical, or countercultural practices centered around Satan.
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Also satanist diabolical; evil; satanic.
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Origin of Satanist
First recorded in 1555–65; Satan ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )
Example Sentences
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At Harvard Divinity School, he was again immersed in religious diversity — even a Satanist was there.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024
When internet trolls called Doja Cat a Satanist, she cut off her hair, doused herself in fake blood, filmed a video in which she danced with the grim reaper, and called herself a "demon lord".
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
Abprallen designer Erik Carnell, who denies being a Satanist, took a poke at critics last weekend by posing on Instagram wearing a “Satan respects pronouns” T-shirt and no pants.
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023
Internet conspiracy theorists have suggested he was a Satanist or an FBI informant.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2022
"It's a very sad affair, indeed," summed up Mrs. White, who, if she had n't quarrelled with Mr. Howie, would have given him the whole narrative for the "Satanist."
From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
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