infidel
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·fi·del
noun \ˈin-fə-dəl, -fə-ˌdel\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
See Examples of INFIDEL
- a holy war against the infidels
Origin of INFIDEL
Middle English infidele, from Middle French, from Late Latin infidelis unbelieving, from Latin, unfaithful, from in- + fidelis faithful — more at fidelity
First Known Use: 15th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
Learn More About INFIDEL
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up infidel? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
