moonie

/ˈmuːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Unification Church, especially during the 1970s and early 1980s.

“The media often sensationalized the antics of local moonies.”

2. noun

A person, especially a woman, who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person, often in a context of infidelity.

“She was accused of being a moonie, cheating on her husband with the young artist.”

Synonyms

  • cultist
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • atheist
  • nonbeliever