"godite" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɒdʌɪt/ [UK] Forms: godites [plural]
Etymology: From god + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|god|ite}} god + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} godite (plural godites)
  1. (derogatory, now rare) A believer in God; a theist. Tags: archaic, derogatory Synonyms: Godite
    Sense id: en-godite-en-noun-9dAghX4D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ite

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