Ketzer

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German ketzer, from Old High German ketzer, kether, from Medieval Latin Cathari, from Byzantine Greek Καθαροί (Katharoí), substantive form of Ancient Greek καθαρός (katharós, pure). Doublet of Katharer. See English Cathar.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈkɛ.tsɐ]
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Noun

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Ketzer m (strong, genitive Ketzers, plural Ketzer, feminine Ketzerin)

  1. (Christianity) heretic (male or of unspecified gender)

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Further reading

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  • Ketzer” in Duden online
  • Ketzer” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache