Meaning & use
infidel
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A person regarded by followers of a particular religion as not believing in that religion, or in any religion.
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In medieval writings, the term infidel was often used by one religious group to describe outsiders of another faith.
The historical novel follows a knight who begins to question whether calling his enemies infidels is fair.
A note on using this word
Infidel is a historically loaded term, generally used from the perspective of a particular religion to label outsiders; it appears mainly in historical or literary contexts today.
Words with a similar meaning
nonbelieverunbeliever
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Words with an opposite meaning
believer
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