heresy
A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
Other meanings
A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.
Related words
- antiheresy
- heresiographer
- heresiography
- heresiology
- heresyphobia
- psychoheresy
Word history
From Ancient Greek "αἵρεσις" (choice, system of principles).
Where this comes from
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