Nicodemite

== English == === 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. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /nɪkəˈdiːmʌɪt/ === Noun === Nicodemite (plural Nicodemites) Someone who hides their faith or belief in something; a secret adherent. [from 16th c.] ==== Related terms ==== Nicodemism ==== Translations ====