Cathar

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

Albigeois

Translations

cathare

Katharer

καθαρός

Albigeois

cataro

Cathaar

Kathaar

kathaar

catar

cátaro

albigense

Albigenser

cátaro

Katharerin

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkæθɑɹ/

Etymology

Recorded since the 16th century; from the masculine plural of Medieval Latin Catharī (“Pure (ones)”), from the masculine plural of Byzantine Greek καθαροί (katharoí, “Pure (ones)”), from the masculine singular of Byzantine Greek καθαρός (katharós, “Pure (one)”), from Ancient Greek καθαρός (katharós, “pure”).