Infidel

Origin

First attested 1460, from Middle French infidèle, from Latin īnfidēlis ("unfaithful"), from in- ("not") + fidēlis ("faithful"). See fidelity.

Full definition of infidel

Noun

1. One who does not believe in a certain religion.
• V. KnoxThe infidel writer is a great enemy to society.
2. The Imam said that all non-Muslims are considered to be infidels.
3. One who does not believe in a certain principle.
4. One with no religious beliefs.

Synonyms

• unbeliever
• non-believer
• nonbeliever
• atheist

Related terms

• fidelity

Anagrams

• infield