infidel
/ˈɪnfɪdəl/
adjective
- 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
- 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.
- 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.