First Known Use: 15th century
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infidel
noun in·fi·del \ˈin-fə-dəl, -fə-ˌdel\
: a person who does not believe in a religion that someone regards as the true religion
Full Definition of INFIDEL
1
: one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
2
a : an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion b : one who acknowledges no religious belief
3
: a disbeliever in something specified or understood
— infidel adjective
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Origin of INFIDEL
Middle English infidele, from Middle French, from Late Latin infidelis unbelieving, from Latin, unfaithful, from in- + fidelis faithful — more at fidelity
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INFIDEL Defined for Kids
infidel
noun in·fi·del \ˈin-fə-dəl, -fə-ˌdel\
Definition of INFIDEL for Kids
: a person who does not believe in a certain religion
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