bogomile

/bɒɡəˈmɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A 15th-century Christian sect in Bulgaria, characterized by its mystical and dualistic views.

“The historian studied the Bogomile movement and its impact on Eastern European culture.”

2. noun

A type of heretic or a member of a heretical group.

“The medieval church considered the Bogomile a heretic and persecuted them.”

Synonyms

  • heretic
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • orthodox