Satanist

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Sa·tan·ism

(sāt′n-ĭz′əm)

1. The worship of Satan characterized by a travesty of the Christian rites.

2. A body of doctrine and practice based on the celebration of individual will and explicit rejection of monotheistic notions of virtue.

3. satanism Profound wickedness.

Sa′tan·ist n.

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Noun

Satanist - an adherent of Satan or Satanism

diabolist

devil worshiper - someone who worships devils

adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

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Satanist

[ˈseɪtənɪst]

A. N → satanista mf

B. ADJ = satanic

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