Cathar

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkæθɑɹ/

Noun

Cathar (plural Cathari)

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

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

Related terms

• catharsis
• cathartic

Translations

• French: cathare
• German: Katharer, Katharerin
• Italian: cataro
• Portuguese: cátaro
• Russian: ката́р

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