Catharist is a derived term of cathar.
As an adjective catharist
is relating to cathari and/or according to catharism.
As a noun cathar is
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.
catharist
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
relating to Cathari and/or according to Catharism
Synonyms
* Catharistic
cathar
Noun
(en-noun)
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’.
Usage notes
Most often used in the plural.
Derived terms
* Catharism
* Catharist
* Catharistic
Related terms
* catharsis
* cathartic
See also
* Albigenses
* Bogomil, Bogomile