as in religionist
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Mr Yusuf was already unpopular with left-wing co-religionists for saying after Mr Trump’s election that Muslims should accept his authority.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Sep. 2019 -
Arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran often choose different dates, which are adopted by allies and co-religionists.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
6 June 2019
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“Believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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