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noun
Someone who hides their faith or belief in something; a secret adherent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
