infidel — a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfɪdəl/
Example Sentences
- The medieval knight refused to shake hands with anyone he considered an infidel.
- My grandmother thinks anyone who doesn't go to church is an infidel - even the pizza delivery guy!
- In historical texts, different religious groups often labeled each other as infidels.
infidel
NOUN[/ˈɪnfɪdəl/]
a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own
The medieval crusader branded the traveler an infidel for refusing to pray.
Man stubbornly sits IN FIDDLE, refusing to join the faithful's music
The infidel model breaks free with a yodel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infidelis', derived from 'in-' (not) and 'fidelis' (faithful, believing), which comes from 'fides' (faith). The word entered English through Old French 'infidèle' during the medieval period.
Breakdown
in- (not) + fidelis (faithful, from fides meaning faith) = infidel (one who is not faithful to the faith)
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📝Examples
“The medieval knight refused to shake hands with anyone he considered an infidel.”
“My grandmother thinks anyone who doesn't go to church is an infidel - even the pizza delivery guy!”
“In historical texts, different religious groups often labeled each other as infidels.”
“The hardcore gamer called anyone who preferred mobile games an infidel to true gaming.”
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