Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

god-botherer

Noun

/ɡɒdˈbɒð.ər.ər/

Definition

A person who tries to convert others to their religious beliefs, often in an irritating or overly zealous manner.

Examples

Despite being a self-proclaimed god-botherer, his friends appreciated his passion for his beliefs.
She found the god-botherer’s constant discussions about faith to be quite overwhelming.
Many people try to avoid the god-botherer at parties due to his repetitive sermons.

Meaning

The term is often used pejoratively to describe someone who is overly enthusiastic about religion and persistently engages others in discussions about faith.