kafir

Definitions

1. A disbeliever, a denier: someone who rejects or disbelieves in Allah or the tenets of Islam; or more broadly any non-Muslim.
   countable, offensive, slur
2. The Nuristani language family.
   obsolete
3. Ellipsis of kafir corn.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable
4. Alternative spelling of Kaffir.
   alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

Examples

“In his sermon, Amir Hamza espoused extremist and segregationist views. He inferred that non-Muslims are “kafir” (infidels).”

“Kafir makes better forage than the duras.”

“Kafir is confined practically to the Southwestern States where, owing to its drought resistant character, it has become⟳ an important crop.”

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