worshiper
UK: ˈwɜːʃɪpə | US: ˈwɜːrʃɪpər
n. a person who shows reverence and adoration for a deity, object, or ideal
n. a devoted admirer or follower of someone or something
The word "worshiper" combines "worship," derived from Old English weorþscipe ("worth-ship," meaning to attribute worth or honor), with the agent suffix "-er." The root "worship" originally denoted the act of honoring a divine being, later extending to secular admiration. The suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere) marks the doer of the action, creating a noun for one who worships.
The temple was filled with worshipers praying silently.
As a devoted worshiper of classical music, she attended every concert.
The cult leader demanded absolute loyalty from his worshipers.
Ancient Egyptians built statues for worshipers to leave offerings.
She was a lifelong worshiper of nature, finding peace in the forests.