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Meaning of heretic
A person who holds unorthodox or dissenting views, especially in religion.
Etymology of heretic
The word "heretic" originates from the Greek word "hairesis," meaning "choice" or "sect," and the Latin word "haereticus," meaning "heretic" or "dissenter."
Historically, the term was used to describe individuals who rejected the orthodox teachings of the Christian Church, and was often associated with accusations of blasphemy and apostasy.
Synonyms
nonconformist
dissenter
apostate
renegade
rebel
infidel
unbeliever
skeptic
doubter
iconoclast
radical
extremist
fanatic
sectarian
schismatic
separatist
deviant
dissident
recusant
seceder
defector
deserter
turncoat
traitor
blasphemer
atheist
agnostic
freethinker
rationalist
secularist
pagan
heathen
idolater
Definitions
- A person who holds views that depart from the traditional or established beliefs of a particular religion or group.
- * A person who is regarded as holding unorthodox or dissenting views, especially in religion.
Usage Examples
- The church leader denounced the theologian as a heretic for his unorthodox views on salvation.
- * The medieval inquisition targeted heretics who refused to recant their dissenting beliefs.
Antonyms
orthodox
conformist
believer
faithful
devout
pious
loyal
traditionalist
conservative
fundamentalist
dogmatist
literalist
purist
traditional
conventional
mainstream
establishment
authoritarian