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bardolator

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /bɑɹˈdɑlətɚ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /bɑːˈdɒlətə/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

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

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of bardolator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of bard + idolator.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bardolâtre — One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare