Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bible-thumper
noun
/ˈbaɪ.bəl.ˌθʌm.pər/
Definition
A person who vigorously promotes or argues for the Bible, often in a zealous or loud manner.
Examples
- Despite his tendencies as a bible-thumper, he remained respectful of other people’s beliefs.
- The debate became heated when the bible-thumper insisted on using scripture to support his arguments.
- Some view her as a bible-thumper, but she simply wishes to share her faith.
Meaning
The term is typically used to describe someone who is overly enthusiastic about their religious beliefs, particularly those related to Christianity.
Synonyms
- Evangelist
- Preacher
- Zealot
- Proselytizer
