Infidel

noun
/ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith

Example Sentences

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels.

Synonyms

unbeliever, heathen, heretic, non-believer, nonbeliever, pagan
Entry 1
unbeliever, heathen, heretic, non-believer
Entry 2
nonbeliever, unbeliever, heathen, pagan

Antonyms

believer, faithful, devout person, religious person, devotee
Entry 1
believer, faithful, devout person, religious person
Entry 2
believer, faithful, devotee

Collocations

religious infidel, branded infidel, call someone infidel, infidel attack, label as infidel, call someone an infidel
Entry 1
religious infidel, branded infidel, call someone infidel
Entry 2
infidel attack, label as infidel, call someone an infidel

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