noun
kaffir
Kaffir (noun) means (in Islamic usage) A person who is not a Muslim.
noun
1
(in Islamic usage) A person who is not a Muslim.
2
A member of the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, particularly a Xhosa person.
3
(offensive, dated) A black person.
4
A language spoken by the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, especially Xhosa.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Arabic كَفَّار (kaffār, "infidel") or كَافِر (kāfir, "unbeliever"), both from كَفَرَ (kafara, "to cover, to hide"); in some, especially early, uses it came via Spanish cafre, Dutch kaffer, or other European languages. It is a doublet of kafir.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of kaffir?
"kaffir" (noun) means (in Islamic usage) A person who is not a Muslim.
What is another word for kaffir?
Other words for "kaffir" include caffre, caffer, kafir.
What are the different meanings of kaffir?
"kaffir" has 3 main meanings: 1. (in Islamic usage) A person who is not a Muslim; 2. A member of the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, particularly a Xhosa person; 3. (offensive, dated) A black person.
