A Zoroastrian, particularly a fire-worshiper; also used historically to describe adherents of the ancient Persian religion.
From Persian gēbr (گبر), ultimately from Avestan roots. The term historically referred to non-Muslim Persians and was used by both Zoroastrians and Arabs.
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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