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Meaning of Cathar | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈkæθɑɹ

Definitions

A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics.

Equivalents

Bosanski Katar Катар
Català càtar
Čeština Katar
Deutsch Katharer Katharerin katharisch
Ελληνικά καθαρή Καθαρός
Esperanto Katarino kataro
Suomi kataari
Français cathare
Hrvatski Katar Катар
Italiano catara cataro
Lietuvių Kataras
Nederlands Cathaar kathaar
Polski Katar
Português catara cátaro
Русский Катар
Српски Katar Катар
Українська Катар

Examples

“The Albigenses, famous Cathars in and around Albi (southern France), were eradicated in a bloody ‘crusade’.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

catharanthine Catharine Catharism Catharist catharization catharpin

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