Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heresy
Noun
/ˈhɛrəsi/
Definition
A belief or opinion that goes against established religious teachings or doctrines.
Examples
- The church condemned the new theory as heresy.
- Many people were punished for their heresy during the medieval period.
- His views were seen as heresy by the traditionalists.
Meaning
Heresy refers to ideas or beliefs that deviate from the accepted norms or doctrines of a particular faith, often considered as grave offenses within that context.
Synonyms
- Blasphemy
- Heterodoxy
- Dissension
- Unorthodoxy
