zindiq

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Arabic زِنْدِيق (zindīq, “heretic”).

Pronunciation

Noun

zindiq (plural zindiqs or zandaqa)

  1. (Islam, historical, derogatory) 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.
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