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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backslider

/bækˈslɪdər/ noun · British & US
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What does backslider mean?

noun

A person who has abandoned or fallen away from a particular faith, practice, or principle, often in a way that is seen as regrettable or disappointing.

Example

"The pastor was saddened by the news that one of his former parishioners had become a backslider."

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