Word: Catharism
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: ca
thar
i
sm
Definition: Proper noun~ A Christian religious sect of mediaeval Europe, with dualistic and gnostic elements; condemned as a heresy by Pope Innocent III in 1209
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: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a peculiarity or characteristic of language
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.