"Nicodemite" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /nɪkəˈdiːmʌɪt/ [UK] Forms: Nicodemites [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French Nicodemite, corresponding to Nicodemus + -ite, after a Pharisee in the Gospel of John who secretly comes to Jesus for instruction while outwardly remaining a pious Jew. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|frm|Nicodemite}} Borrowed from Middle French Nicodemite, {{suffix|en|Nicodemus|ite}} Nicodemus + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nicodemite (plural Nicodemites)
  1. Someone who hides their faith or belief in something; a secret adherent. Categories (topical): People Related terms: Nicodemism Translations (Translations): nicodemiet [masculine] (Dutch), salauskovainen (Finnish), Nikodemit [masculine] (German), nicodemita [feminine, masculine] (Italian), Nicodemit [masculine] (Romanian)

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