Cathars

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A form of Cathar — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Cathar

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism

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AlbigensesCathari
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sectreligious sectreligious order
Also see
albigenses

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