zindiq

English

Alternative forms

zendic, zendik, zendiq, zindeeq, zindik

Etymology

From Arabic زِنْدِيق (zindīq, “heretic”), itself from Middle Persian 𐭦𐭭𐭣𐭩𐭪 (zandīk).

Noun

zindiq (plural zindiqs or zandaqa)

(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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