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Meaning of infidel
The primary meaning of the word "infidel" refers to a person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially Islam or Christianity.
Etymology of infidel
The word "infidel" comes from the Latin "infidelis", meaning "unfaithful" or "disloyal"
The Latin term is derived from "in-" (meaning "not") and "fidelis" (meaning "faithful")
Historically, the term "infidel" was used to describe non-Christians, especially Muslims, during the Crusades and other periods of religious conflict
Synonyms
disbeliever
nonbeliever
unbeliever
skeptic
doubter
agnostic
atheist
heretic
apostate
renegade
traitor
turncoat
defector
deserter
backslider
dissenter
dissident
rebel
nonconformist
iconoclast
blasphemer
heathen
pagan
infidels
gentile
unbelieving
faithless
unfaithful
disloyal
treacherous
perfidious
Definitions
- A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially Islam or Christianity
- A person who is disloyal or treacherous
- A person who does not believe in something, especially a set of principles or a code of behavior
Usage Examples
- The crusaders viewed the Muslims as infidels and sought to convert them to Christianity
- In some countries, being an infidel can lead to persecution or even death
- The politician was accused of being an infidel to the party's principles after his surprising vote
Antonyms
believer
faithful
loyal
devout
pious
dedicated
committed
staunch
steadfast
true
trustworthy
reliable
orthodox
conventional
traditional
conservative
conformist
obedient
submissive
compliant
acquiescent