misbeliever

noun

mis·be·liev·er ˌmis-bə-ˈlē-vər

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: heretic, infidel

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misbeliever was in the 15th century

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“Misbeliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misbeliever. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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