heretic
noun | /heretic/
a person who holds beliefs contrary to established doctrine, especially in religion
heretic
noun | /heretic/
Advanced WordsHARDa person who holds beliefs contrary to established doctrine, especially in religion
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"The scientist was labelled a heretic by colleagues for challenging orthodoxy."
"Early heretics were often persecuted by religious authorities."
Mnemonic Trick
HERETIC → HERE + TIC — someone outside the accepted dogma; dissenter.
Etymology
From Greek hairetikos “able to choose,” later dissenting meaning.
Used for someone challenging accepted beliefs.
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