infidel

The definition of an infidel is a person who you consider a heathen because he does not adhere to the religion you believe is the true religion.

(noun)

When someone does not conform to your religious beliefs, this is an example of someone you might consider an infidel.

See infidel in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person who does not believe in a particular religion, esp. the prevailing religion; specif.,
1. among Christians, a non-Christian
2. among Muslims, a non-Muslim
a person who holds no religious belief
a person who does not accept some particular theory, belief, etc.

Origin: ME < MFr infidèle < L infidelis, unfaithful (in LL(Ec), unbelieving) < in-, in- + fidelis: see fidelity

adjective

See infidel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Offensive An unbeliever with respect to a particular religion, especially Christianity or Islam.
One who has no religious beliefs.
One who doubts or rejects a particular doctrine, system, or principle.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English infidele

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin īnfidēlis, disloyal

Origin: : in-, not; see in-¹

Origin: + fidēlis, faithful (from fidēs, faith; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots)

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