Nicodemite
Meanings
noun
- Someone who hides their faith or belief in something; a secret adherent.
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Etymology
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.
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