Satanist

[ seyt-n-ist ]

noun

1. 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.
2. a person who participates in a deliberate inversion of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped.
3. Also sa·tan·ist. a person with a diabolical or satanic disposition or who engages in diabolical behavior; an evil person.

adjective

1. relating to or engaging in any of a highly diverse group of religious, philosophical, or countercultural practices centered around Satan.
2. Also sa·tan·ist. diabolical; evil; satanic.

Other Words From

• Sa·tan·is·tic [seyt-n-, is, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Satanist¹

First recorded in 1555–65; Satan ( def ) + -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

Maxwell, an alleged Satanist, was arrested while standing over a homeless man, clutching a 10-inch dagger.

From The Daily Beast

After his death, it is said to have unmasked altogether, and Adriano Lemmi himself is depicted as an avowed Satanist.

From Project Gutenberg

The naïve mind of the doctor regarded the name as significant in view of his mission; Sata was assuredly a Satanist.

From Project Gutenberg

The Satanist would not be complete if he were not an abominable hypocrite.

From Project Gutenberg

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