1. a person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially Christianity or Islam
Usage: often considered offensive; historical

1. not believing in a particular religion
Usage: often considered offensive; historical

Examples

• The crusaders viewed their enemies as infidels.
• Medieval texts often referred to non-Christians as infidel peoples.
• The term infidel has been used throughout history by various religious groups.
• Many consider the word infidel to be outdated and offensive.
• Historical documents show how the label infidel was applied to outsiders.
• The novel depicted the clash between faithful and infidel armies.