English Explanatory Dictionary

backslider

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.
  2. One who will not do his work or shoulder his responsibilities.

Pronunciation

/ˈbakslaɪdə/ /ˈbækslaɪdɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-backslider.wav

Word forms

backslider backsliders

Etymology

From backslide + -er.

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