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Notwithstanding this high Ecclesiastical authority, he who dared accept truth only because it could be proved, or proved to be good, and disregard authority, was commonly stigmatized as an infidel.
Ethan A. Hitchcock

Meaning of "infidel" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD INFIDEL

From Medieval Latin infidēlis, from Latin (adj): unfaithful, from in-1 + fidēlis faithful.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF INFIDEL

infidel  [ˈɪnfɪdəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFIDEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Infidel can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INFIDEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

infidel

Infidel

Infidel is a term used in certain religions, especially Christianity and Islam, for one who has no religious beliefs, or who doubts or rejects the central tenets of the particular religion. Infidel is an ecclesiastical term in Christianity around which the Church developed a body of theology that deals with the concept of infidelity, which makes a clear differentiation between those who were baptized and followed the teachings of the Church versus those who are outside the faith. The term infidel was used by Christians to describe those perceived as the enemies of Christianity. When applied to non-monotheists, the usage of the word is similar to the appellations heathen or pagan. As such, the term infidel has often been applied to atheists, whose disbelief is viewed negatively in both Christianity and Islam. After the ancient world the concept of otherness, an exclusionary notion of the outside by societies with more or less coherent cultural boundaries, became associated with the development of the monotheistic and prophetic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Definition of infidel in the English dictionary

The first definition of infidel in the dictionary is a person who has no religious belief; unbeliever. Other definition of infidel is rejecting a specific religion, esp Christianity or Islam. Infidel is also of, characteristic of, or relating to unbelievers or unbelief.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INFIDEL


Biddle
ˈbɪdəl
bridal
ˈbraɪdəl
bridle
ˈbraɪdəl
colloidal
ˌkɒˈlɔɪdəl
cradle
ˈkreɪdəl
decadal
deˈkeɪdəl
fiddle
ˈfɪdəl
griddle
ˈɡrɪdəl
homicidal
ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪdəl
idle
ˈaɪdəl
idol
ˈaɪdəl
ladle
ˈleɪdəl
middle
ˈmɪdəl
phonofiddle
ˈfəʊnəʊˌfɪdəl
riddle
ˈrɪdəl
seidel
ˈsaɪdəl
sinusoidal
ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl
suicidal
ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl
tidal
ˈtaɪdəl
trapezoidal
ˌtræpɪˈzɔɪdəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFIDEL

infibulate
infibulation
inficete
infidelic
infidelities
infidelity
infield
infielder
infieldsman
infight
infighter
infighting
infill
infilling
infiltrate
infiltration
infiltrative
infiltrator
infima
infimum

WORDS THAT END LIKE INFIDEL

Arundel
bedel
bordel
citadel
coromandel
del
fashion model
Goidel
Grendel
Handel
kneidel
mathematical model
Mendel
model
remodel
role model
scale model
strudel
supermodel
Zinfandel

Synonyms and antonyms of infidel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INFIDEL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «infidel» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of infidel

Translation of «infidel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFIDEL

Find out the translation of infidel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infidel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infidel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

异教徒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

infiel
570 millions of speakers

English

infidel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेवफ़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كافر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безбожник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

infiel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অবিশ্বাসী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infidèle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kafir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ungläubige
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

異教徒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이교도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Infidel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không tin tôn giáo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாஸ்திகன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नास्तिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kâfir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infedele
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewierny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безбожник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

necredincios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άπιστος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongelowige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

otrogen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vantro
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infidel

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFIDEL»

The term «infidel» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.120 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFIDEL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «infidel» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «infidel» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infidel

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2 QUOTES WITH «INFIDEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infidel.
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Monica Crowley
Many Muslims may not seek to kill the infidel, but they don't want to condemn those carrying out the holy book command.
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Ethan A. Hitchcock
Notwithstanding this high Ecclesiastical authority, he who dared accept truth only because it could be proved, or proved to be good, and disregard authority, was commonly stigmatized as an infidel.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFIDEL»

Discover the use of infidel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infidel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Infidel
The author of The Caged Virgin recounts the story of her life, from her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia and escape from a forced marriage to her efforts to promote women's rights while surviving numerous threats to her safety.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, 2008
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Infidel
She now has twenty-four-hour police protection, but refuses to let that inhibit her willingness to speak out. THE INFIDEL is Ayaan Hirsi Ali's astonishing story.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, 2008
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Infidel
Infidel is the eagerly awaited story of the coming of age of this elegant, distinguished -- and sometimes reviled -- political superstar and champion of free speech.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, 2007
4
Infidel: The Lost Books
Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue. But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers.
Ted Dekker, 2008
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Infidel
A portrait of a U.S. platoon on a Korengal Valley outpost features photographs taken over the course of a year that celebrate its camaraderie and vulnerability in one of the most dangerous Afghan regions, in a volume that also includes ...
‎2010
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Infidel--Graphic Novel: The Lost Books Series
Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue. But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers.
Ted Dekker, 2008
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I Is for Infidel: From Holy War to Holy Terror in Afghanistan
Presents a history of Afghanistan and its people, from the Soviet occupation to the present day.
Kathy Gannon, 2006
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Infidel Poetics: Riddles, Nightlife, Substance
Infidel Poetics examines not only the shared incomprensibilities of poetry and slang, but poetry's genetic relation to the spectacle of underground culture.
Daniel Tiffany, 2009
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Now They Call Me Infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America, ...
A political and personal odyssey from hatred to love When Nonie Darwish was a girl of eight, her father died while leading covert attacks on Israel.
Nonie Darwish, 2006
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An Infidel in Paradise
Set in Pakistan, this is the story of a teen girl living with her mother and siblings in a diplomatic compound.
S.J. Laidlaw, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFIDEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infidel is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jihad on US Troops Is Not a "Circumstance"
Muhammad received a life sentence without parole for the act he himself described as a "jihadi attack on infidel forces." It should be noted that ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»
2
It's time for ISIS to fear us
Most Americans fall into the infidel category, which includes Christians, Jews, Hindus and pretty much anyone else who does not adhere to ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
3
Jihad on U.S. troops not a 'circumstance' - OneNewsNow.com
Muhammad received a life sentence without parole for the act he himself described as a "jihadi attack on infidel forces." It should be noted that ... «OneNewsNow, Jul 15»
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Life in the caliphate - this is what terror feels like | afr.com
Question four reads: Is it permitted to have sex with a female prisoner who is an infidel? The answer reads: It is permissible to have sex with this ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
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Milt Hankins: Nasty campaigns started early in nation's history | The …
He was "labeled an infidel who makes not even a profession of Christianity; who is without Sabbaths; without the sanctuary, and without so ... «Huntington Herald Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Saudi Arabia Strikes Out - The New Yorker
The American military presence on Saudi soil enraged Islamic radicals, who decried the Sauds' decision to allow “infidel” Western forces into ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
7
Reclaiming Australia? Liberalism's role in Islamophobia
I asked the same question of a young man in a blue T-shirt with “infidel” (I and L depicted as guns) and “kafir” in Arabic written below. «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
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The Jewish Press » » Islamic Terrorists are Not “lone wolves”
... one should expect, at least, as ferocious Arab/Muslim terrorism against the “infidel” Christian, Buddhist, Hindu or Jew in the Middle East, Asia, ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
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Kuwaiti Muslim from Jordan suspect in murder of 4 US Marine
... to engage in acts of violence against American targets, saying to kill and infidel will guarantee the killers extra righteousness in paradise. «The Arab Daily News, Jul 15»
10
As It Was: 'Infidel Hall' in Talent hosted 'Mental Library'
Although it was known by some as “Infidel Hall,” any group could hold an event there, provided the audience was allowed to ask questions. «Ashland Daily Tidings, Jul 15»

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