1. people who hold false or incorrect beliefs, especially in religious matters
Usage: archaic; often used in historical religious contexts

Examples

• The medieval church condemned misbelievers as threats to orthodoxy.
• Historical texts often refer to those of different faiths as misbelievers.
• The crusaders viewed their enemies as misbelievers who needed conversion.
• Ancient religious leaders warned their followers against the influence of misbelievers.
• The term misbelievers appears frequently in old theological writings.
• Many historical conflicts arose between believers and those labeled as misbelievers.