Word: Catharist
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ca
thar
ist
Definition: Relating to Cathari or Catharism; a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism
Morphemes:
Affix: Cathar
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: καθαρός
Language: grc
Decoded: katharos
Meaning: pure
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.