Definition

A person who greatly admires or worships the works of Shakespeare.

Example

As a bardolater, she often quotes Shakespeare in her conversations.

Conversation

I met someone at the book club who is a total bardolater.

Really? What do they love about Shakespeare so much?

They can quote entire passages from his plays!

That's impressive! I wish I knew more about Shakespeare myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bardolater → It is formed from "bard" (from Old French *bard*, meaning a poet or minstrel) and "-later" (from Latin *lateralis*, meaning one who worships or has a strong admiration for). The word refers to someone who idolizes or excessively admires the poet William Shakespeare, often referred to as the Bard.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bard' as a poet and '-later' as someone who admires — a bardolater is someone who greatly admires the poet.

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