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Cafir

Noun - Offensive

1. (historical usage) A derogatory term used to refer to non-Muslims in some Islamic countries, especially in South Africa.

Sample sentence: The term "cafir" is considered offensive and disrespectful towards non-Muslims.

Noun - South African Usage

1. (South Africa) A term historically used to refer to a person of non-Black African descent.

Sample sentence: During the apartheid era, the term "cafir" was used to discriminate against non-Black Africans.

Adjective

1. (dated) Of or relating to non-Muslims.

Sample sentence: The cafir community lived peacefully alongside the Muslim population.

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