Infidel
(noun)
- A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially Christianity or Islam.
- A person who is regarded as morally or spiritually unconvinced.
Origin:
Infidel comes from the latin word infidelis meaning "unfaithful" or "not a believer".
Examples:
- During the crusades, infidels were seen as enemies by the Christians.
- The religious leader deemed all non-believers as infidels.
- During the inquisition, many were accused of being infidels and were punished.
- He considered himself as an infidel and did not believe in any organized religion.
- The infidel was seen as a threat to the established religious order.