der/die Gläubige
Translation
believer, worshipper, the faithful
Examples
Viele Gläubige besuchen die Kirche.
Many believers visit the church.
Sie ist eine tief gläubige Frau.
She is a deeply religious woman.
Grammar Patterns
a believer (ein Gläubiger / eine Gläubige) He is a true believer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Fromme (the pious); Antonyms: der Atheist (the atheist)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'glauben' (to believe). It literally means 'a believing person'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'glauben' (to believe). A 'Gläubige' is simply a believer.