Cathar
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Relating to a Christian group from the Middle Ages in southern France
- adjective
- /ˈkæθɑr/
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cátaro
- The castle was once a stronghold of Cathar resistance during the Albigensian Crusade.
Examples
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The museum features a collection of Cathar artifacts from the twelfth century.
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Historians debate the influence of Cathar teachings on later religious movements.
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The Cathar movement emerged in the 12th century.
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Many Cathar beliefs challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.
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The museum features a collection of Cathar artifacts that showcase their unique beliefs.
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Historians debate the influence of Cathar teachings on contemporary spiritual movements.
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Many Cathar communities sought to live in accordance with their distinct religious principles.
Surface Forms
Cathar positive
Etymology
Cathar comes from the Greek word katharos meaning 'pure', because the group called themselves 'the pure ones'. So when we say something is Cathar we mean it relates to that group or their ideas.