infidel

//ˈɪnfɪdəl//
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Noun

infidelSingular
infidelsPlural
1

A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially one regarded as the dominant or true faith.

In medieval times, those who did not follow the dominant religion were often labeled as infidels.

2

A person who has no religious beliefs; an unbeliever or skeptic.

He considered himself an infidel, rejecting all forms of religious belief.

Adjective

infidelCanonical form
1

Relating to or characteristic of unbelief or unbelievers.

The missionary sought to counter infidel ideas in the community.