Where does “Cathar” come from?
Cathar comes from Medieval Latin Cathari, from Byzantine Greek καθαροί, from Ancient Greek καθαρός meaning pure or clean.
Cathar (English): A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and...
Definitions
- A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and...
Ancestry of “Cathar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Medieval Latin | Cathari | the Pure |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | καθαρός | clean, clear, pure |
Words derived from “Cathar”