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Cathar , ra . ( Of the lat. ) mediev. ( cathari, and this of the Gr. ?, pure). 1. adj. belonger or relative to various heretical sects that spread throughout Europe during the 11th century - 13th, and advocated the need to lead an ascetic life and renunciation of the world to reach perfection. 2. adj. follower of this sect. U m. c. s. m. pl.