heresy

/'herəsi/
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Definition
  1. 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
  1. a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  2. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

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