Infidel

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith

Example Sentences

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels.

Synonyms

unbeliever, heathen, heretic, non-believer, nonbeliever, pagan

Entry 1

unbeliever, heathen, heretic, non-believer

Entry 2

nonbeliever, unbeliever, heathen, pagan

Antonyms

believer, faithful, devout person, religious person, devotee

Entry 1

believer, faithful, devout person, religious person

Entry 2

believer, faithful, devotee

Collocations

religious infidel, branded infidel, call someone infidel, infidel attack, label as infidel, call someone an infidel

Entry 1

religious infidel, branded infidel, call someone infidel

Entry 2

infidel attack, label as infidel, call someone an infidel