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heresy

/ˈhɛr.ə.si/

Translations

heresynoun

heresies

/ˈhɛr.ə.si/

The church condemned his teachings as heresy.

Церковь осудила его учения как ересь.

Additional translations

Synonyms

heresyadjective

/ˈhɛrəsi/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "heresy trial").

Synonyms

heresynoun

A belief or opinion that is contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, especially Christianity.

The church declared his teachings to be heresy.

An opinion or doctrine at variance with the accepted doctrine in any field, not just religion.

His suggestion that the company should abandon its traditional business model was considered heresy by the board.

heresyadjective

Attributive, before a noun: relating to or concerned with heresy.

The accused faced a heresy court for his unorthodox teachings.