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infidels

infidels is the plural of infidel.

Meaning of infidel

Noun

infidel (plural infidels)

  1. (derogatory, usually) One who does not believe in a certain religion.
    • The infidel writer is a greater enemy to society.1779, Vicesimus Knox, On the Prevalence of Religious Scepticism
  2. (derogatory, usually) One who does not believe in a certain principle.
  3. (derogatory, usually) One with no religious beliefs.
    Synonyms:
    atheist
  4. (derogatory, usually) An openly Islamophobic individual receiving or seeking praise from other Islamophobic people.
    • I am a proud infidel. I believe in Jesus Chirst, the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins.2006, Cary, “No More Capitals”, in The "O" Word: Conservative by Nature, Christian by Choice

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Questions about infidels

What is infidels the plural of?
Infidels is the plural of infidel.

Words near infidels in the dictionary

  1. infidelize
  2. infidelized
  3. infidelizes
  4. infidelizing
  5. infidelly
  6. infidels
  7. infield
  8. infield flies
  9. infield fly
  10. infield fly rule
  11. infield fly rules

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