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nouna Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition
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- cathars a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism
- albigenses a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism
- fourth lateran council the Lateran Council in 1215 was the most important council of the Middle Ages; issued a creed against Albigensianism, published reformatory decrees, promulgated the doctrine of transubstantiation, and clarified church doctrine on the Trinity and Incarnation
- albigensian of or relating to Albigenses or Albigensianism
- cathari a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism