Hierophant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhī-(ə-)rə-ˌfant/ hi·ero·phant

Meaning & Definition of Hierophant

Hierophant (noun)

  1. a priest in ancient Greece; specifically, the chief priest of the Eleusinian mysteries
  2. expositor
  3. advocate

Hierophant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition"

    similar: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hierophant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hierophant:

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hierophant

Words with the opposite meaning of Hierophant:

adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words for Hierophant

loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of Hierophant

enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Word Forms of Hierophant

Derived words: hierophantic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Hierophant

Late Latin hierophanta, from Greek hierophantēs, from hieros + phainein to show fancy

First known use: 1677

Frequently Asked Questions about Hierophant

What does "Hierophant" mean?

"Hierophant" means a priest in ancient Greece; specifically, the chief priest of the Eleusinian mysteries. As a noun, it is defined as: a priest in ancient Greece; specifically, the chief priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.

What is another word for "Hierophant"?

Other words for "Hierophant" include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser and exponent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hierophant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hierophant"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hierophant". Common alternatives include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder and friend.

What is the opposite of "Hierophant"?

Antonyms of "Hierophant" include adversary, antagonist and opponent. Near antonyms include enemy, foe, rival and belittler.

How do you use "Hierophant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hierophant" in a sentence: "as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition".

Is "Hierophant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hierophant" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Hierophant"?

"Hierophant" is pronounced /ˈhī-(ə-)rə-ˌfant/ and divided into syllables as hi·ero·phant.

What is the origin of the word "Hierophant"?

"Hierophant" comes from Late Latin hierophanta, from Greek hierophantēs, from hieros + phainein to show fancy. First known use: 1677.