heresy

noun

(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.

(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

Roots

hairesisheresy- · Greek · choice, sect

Synonyms for heresy

unorthodoxyn heterodoxyn apostasyn gnosticismn schismn impietyn errancyn misbelief agnosticismn

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Where does heresy come from?

The word heresy breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root heresy-, from Greek hairesis (“choice, sect”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.