infidel
Infidel (noun) means a person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially as viewed by believers of that religion. Example: “Medieval crusaders used "infidel" to describe anyone outside their own faith.”
How to use infidel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn unbeliever, from the point of view of a particular religion.
Historically used, often with hostility, by one religious group to label outsiders; it now reads as dated or loaded language.
Word forms
more infidel comparative, infidels plural, most infidel superlative
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Etymology
From Latin infidelis, "unfaithful," from in- ("not") plus fidelis ("faithful") — related to fidelity.
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What does “infidel” mean?
The word “infidel” means a person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially as viewed by believers of that religion. In plain terms, an unbeliever, from the point of view of a particular religion.
How do you pronounce “infidel”?
“Infidel” is pronounced IHN-fuh-dl (/ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “infidel” in a sentence?
Here is “infidel” used in a sentence: “Medieval crusaders used "infidel" to describe anyone outside their own faith.”
What is another word for “infidel”?
Words with a similar meaning to “infidel” include unbeliever, nonbeliever, non-believer, disbeliever, kafir and akum.
What part of speech is “infidel”?
Depending on how it is used, “infidel” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “infidel” come from?
The word “infidel” comes from Latin. From Latin infidelis, "unfaithful," from in- ("not") plus fidelis ("faithful") — related to fidelity.
How many meanings does “infidel” have?
“Infidel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially as viewed by believers of that religion.