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onlyer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈəʊnliə(ɹ)/

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who only adheres to the particular thing mentioned, excluding any alternatives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: in-compounds, informal, usually

Examples

  • A KJV-onlyer believes that the King James Version of the Bible is superior to all other versions.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From only + -er.