Catharan

/ˈkæθərən/ noun

A follower of Catharism, a heretical Christian movement of the Middle Ages that rejected the material world and Catholic authority.

From 'Cathari' (the name of the sect in Greek/Latin) plus the suffix '-an' (meaning 'follower of'). The Cathari believed in a dualistic religion with good and evil principles.

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