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Synonyms of infidel

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Another word for infidel is unbeliever. Other synonyms of infidel are atheist, nonbeliever, non-believer, disbeliever and kafir.

Synonyms and similar words for infidel

nounOne with no religious beliefs.

nounMore synonyms

  • unbelieverOne who does not believe, particularly in a deity (used by believers to describe people who do not believe in the same...
  • nonbelieverA person who does not believe, especially regarding religion.
  • non-believer
  • disbelieverOne who disbelieves; one who does not believe.
  • kafirA disbeliever, a denier: someone who rejects or disbelieves in Allah or the tenets of Islam; or more broadly any...
  • akum

nounHeathen, pagan.

  • non-Abrahamic derogatory

Meaning of infidel

  1. adjective Rejecting a specific religion.
  2. adjective Of, characteristic of, or relating to unbelievers or unbelief.
  3. noun One who does not believe in a certain religion.

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Questions about synonyms of infidel

What is another word for infidel?
Infidel has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unbeliever, atheist, nonbeliever, non-believer, disbeliever, kafir, akum and non-Abrahamic.
What does infidel mean?
Infidel means rejecting a specific religion.

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