heresy
/'herəsi/
Definition
- Noun:
- A belief or opinion that contradicts established religious doctrine: "Heresy" primarily refers to a belief or teaching that is contrary to the official, orthodox tenets of a particular religion or church.
- Any opinion or doctrine that opposes widely accepted official views: More broadly, "heresy" can describe a belief or theory that strongly deviates from established principles or standards in any field, not just religion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The church council declared his teachings to be heresy.
- In the 17th century, suggesting the Earth revolved around the Sun was considered scientific heresy.
- His economic theories were dismissed as heresy by the mainstream academic community.
Advanced Usage
- "To be accused of heresy": to be formally charged with holding beliefs that contradict official doctrine.
- The philosopher was accused of heresy for questioning the divine nature of the king.
- "A heresy trial": a formal judicial process to examine and judge someone's alleged heretical beliefs.
- Galileo faced a heresy trial for his support of the Copernican model.
Variants and Related Words
- Heretic (noun): A person who holds or spreads beliefs considered heretical.
- The heretic was excommunicated from the church.
- Heretical (adjective): Characterized by or holding beliefs considered heretical.
- The book was banned for its heretical ideas.
Synonyms
- Dissent: The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.
- Heterodoxy: Deviation from accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.
- Apostasy: The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Antonyms
- Orthodoxy: Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
- Dogma: A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To commit heresy": To act or speak in a way that constitutes heresy.
- By publishing his findings, he knew he was committing heresy in the eyes of the institution.
- "A heresy against...": Used to specify the established system or doctrine being opposed.
- His views were seen as a heresy against the fundamental principles of the movement.
Noun
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a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
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any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
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