Cathar

Etymology
Recorded since the 16th century; from the masculine plural of, from the masculine plural of , from the masculine singular of , from.

Noun

 * 1) 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.
 * The Albigenses, famous Cathars in and around Albi (southern France), were eradicated in a bloody ‘crusade’.

Usage notes
Most often used in the plural.

Translations

 * Armenian:
 * Catalan: ,
 * Czech: katar
 * Dutch: Cathaar, Kathaar
 * Esperanto: kataro, katarino
 * Estonian: katar
 * Finnish:
 * French:
 * German:, Katharerin
 * Greek: ,
 * Italian: ,
 * Latin: Catharus (Catharī), Cathara
 * Latvian: katari
 * Lithuanian: kataras, katarė
 * Polish:
 * Portuguese: cátaro, cátara
 * Russian:
 * Samogitian: katars, katarė
 * Swedish:
 * Ukrainian: ката́р