kafir

/ˈkæfər/
noun
  1. A term used by some Muslims to refer to a non-Muslim, often considered offensive and derogatory.
    • In some regions, calling someone a kafir can lead to serious conflict.
    • The extremist used the word kafir to insult people of other faiths.
    • The teacher explained that the term kafir is considered a slur by many.
  2. A historical term for a member of a certain ethnic group in the Hindu Kush region, now considered outdated and offensive.
    • Old colonial texts sometimes refer to the Nuristani people as kafirs.
    • The term kafir was used by outsiders to describe the local tribes.
    • Today, the word kafir is avoided because of its negative history.
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