kafir
/ˈkæfər/
noun
- 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.
- A historical term for a member of a certain ethnic group in the Hindu Kush region, now considered outdated and offensive.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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