noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/bɑɹˈdɑlətɚ/
Received-Pronunciation:/bɑːˈdɒlətə/
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noun
Meaning 1
One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, usually
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
Alternative letter-case form of bardolator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
Blend of bard + idolator.
Across languages
Translations
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French:
bardolâtre
— One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare