infidel

/ˈɪnfɪdəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of an infidel; unbelieving.
    • The infidel beliefs of the tribe were misunderstood by the early explorers.
    • The old book contained stories of infidel armies invading the holy land.
    • He was accused of having infidel thoughts when he questioned the church's teachings.
noun
  1. A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially one considered to be the true faith.
    • The missionary traveled to distant lands to convert infidels to Christianity.
    • The term 'infidel' is often considered offensive and is rarely used in modern respectful conversation.
    • In some historical conflicts, soldiers were told to fight against infidels.
  2. A person who holds opinions that are opposed to the accepted beliefs of a group or society.
    • In the scientific community, he was seen as an infidel for challenging the established theory.
    • The politician was called an infidel by his party for voting against the new law.
    • She felt like an infidel among her friends because she didn't share their enthusiasm for the popular movie.