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Adorer

/əˈdɔːr.ər/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who regards someone with deep love, respect, or worship.

    "She had many secret adorers who left anonymous notes and flowers at her desk."
  2. 2

    An enthusiastic admirer or devotee of a particular hobby, concept, or celebrity.

    "He is a devoted adorer of classical Italian opera and attends every festival."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'adoren', originating from Old French 'adorer', and ultimately from the Latin 'adorare' meaning to worship, pray to, or address. The agent suffix '-er' was subsequently appended in English to designate a person who performs the action of worshiping or deeply loving someone.

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