Definition

A person who believes in or worships demons.

Example

The demonist performed rituals to honor the spirits they believed in.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who claims to be a demonist?

Yeah, I read an article about him; it sounds really strange.

I wonder what it means to actually be a demonist in today's world.

It must be a unique lifestyle, but I can't really understand it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demonist → It is formed from "demon" (from Greek "daimon", meaning spirit or divine power) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A demonist is someone who is concerned with or practices the beliefs related to demons or spirits.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'spirit' ('daimon') and someone who is 'concerned with' or practices that belief ('-ist'). This helps you remember that a demonist is someone who engages with the ideas of demons.

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