Definitions
- Describing a woman who worships idols or objects of worship. - Referring to a female devotee of a particular idol or deity. - Talking about a woman who shows excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something.
- Describing a person who worships idols or objects of worship. - Referring to a devotee of a particular idol or deity. - Talking about a person who shows excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who worship idols or objects of worship.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who shows excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something.
- 3Both words have the same root word 'idol'.
What is the difference?
- 1Gender: Idolatress is specifically used to describe a female who worships idols, while idolater can be used for any gender.
- 2Usage: Idolater is more commonly used than idolatress in everyday language.
- 3Formality: Idolater is more formal than idolatress.
- 4Connotation: Idolatress has a slightly negative connotation, implying excessive or misguided devotion, while idolater is more neutral.
Remember this!
Idolatress and idolater are synonyms that both refer to people who worship idols or show excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something. However, idolatress is specifically used to describe a female who worships idols, while idolater can be used for any gender. Additionally, idolater is more commonly used and formal than idolatress, which has a slightly negative connotation.
