1. a person who holds false or unorthodox religious beliefs
Usage: archaic; often considered offensive in modern usage

Examples

• The medieval text condemned all misbelievers as enemies of the faith.
• In Shakespeare’s time, the term misbeliever was commonly used in religious disputes.
• The ancient manuscript warned against the influence of misbelievers.
• Historical records show how misbelievers were often persecuted for their beliefs.
• The old chronicle described the conflict between believers and misbelievers.
• During the Crusades, Christians labeled Muslims as misbelievers.