heresy

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heresy

(noun)

Meaning

belief contrary to established doctrine

Example

"The scholar's theories were considered heresy by the traditionalists."

Synonyms

dissentnonconformity

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'hairesis', meaning choice or sect.
Related word forms
  • noun: heretic

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