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   heresy

   /ˈhɛrɪsi/

   noun

   • 1. belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine: "Huss was burned for heresy"
   • ▪ opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted: "the heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French heresie, based on Latin haeresis, from Greek hairesis ‘choice’ (in ecclesiastical Greek ‘heretical sect’), from haireomai ‘choose’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHERESY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Heresy is an opinion or belief that is against the official or popular opinion, or a religion. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, pronunciation, and translations in different languages.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HeresyHeresy - Wikipedia

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   Heresy is a belief or theory that contradicts the accepted beliefs or customs of a religious organization. Learn about the origin, meaning and examples of heresy in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, as well as the legal and theological consequences of heresy.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heresyHeresy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Heresy is a noun that means a religious opinion contrary to church dogma, or a dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of heresy from Merriam-Webster.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › heresyHeresy | Definition, History, & Examples | Britannica

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Heresy is a theological doctrine or system rejected as false by ecclesiastical authority. Learn how Christianity has dealt with heresy throughout its history, from the Apostolic Fathers to the Reformation, and how it differs from other religions.

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   Heresy is an opinion or doctrine that contradicts the official or established beliefs of a religious group. Learn the origin, meaning, and usage of the word heresy, and see how it is used in sentences and contrasted with irony.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › heresyheresy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Heresy is a belief or an opinion that is against the principles of a particular religion, or that disagrees strongly with what most people believe. Learn how to use the word heresy in a sentence, and find out its origin and synonyms.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › heresyHeresy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A heresy is a belief that doesn't agree with the official tenets of a particular religion; heresy is the maintaining of such contrary beliefs. Heresy can be used figuratively: to disagree with the school committee's decisions is considered pure heresy by the faculty.