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Gläubige

believer, the faithful (collective)

noun GLOY-bi-ge Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Usage Note

Gläubige (plural) or der/die Gläubige (singular) refers to a religious believer or, collectively, 'the faithful'. Used across Christian denominations and other religions. Die Gläubigen strömten in die Kirche is a typical journalistic usage.

Examples

"Tausende Gläubige nahmen an der päpstlichen Messe auf dem Petersplatz teil."

Natural Translation

Thousands of the faithful took part in the papal Mass in St Peter's Square.

Literal Translation

Thousands believers took part at the papal Mass on the Peter's-Square.

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