Gheber

/ɡəˈbɛr/ noun

Definition

A Zoroastrian, particularly a fire-worshiper; also used historically to describe adherents of the ancient Persian religion.

Etymology

From Persian gēbr (گبر), ultimately from Avestan roots. The term historically referred to non-Muslim Persians and was used by both Zoroastrians and Arabs.

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Medieval Europeans and Arabs used 'gheber' to describe Zoroastrians, but modern scholars realize it was often used dismissively—showing how language can hide historical prejudices in old texts.

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