Zindiq

//ziːnˈdiːk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    In medieval times, a person whose views or practices were considered contrary to Islamic dogma; a heretic or unbeliever, or one who practised heretical magic. derogatory, historical

Etymology

From Arabic زِنْدِيق (zindīq, “heretic”).

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