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/
Korean meaning: 무신론자, 이교도, 불신자
Korean pronunciation: **인**피델
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
Religious community confronts an infidel with different beliefs
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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.
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“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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