heretic — a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈherətɪk/
Example Sentences
- In the Middle Ages, being called a heretic was basically getting a one-way ticket to the barbecue - and you were the main course!
- Galileo was considered a heretic for suggesting that Earth wasn't the center of the universe.
- My grandmother thinks I'm a heretic because I put pineapple on pizza.
heretic
NOUN[/ˈherətɪk/]
a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion
The heretic was dragged before the council for questioning the church's teachings.
Here! Tick me off the list - the heretic's defiant cry!
The heretic's magnetic force turns kinetic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin haereticus, derived from Greek hairetikos meaning 'able to choose' or 'of a sect,' which comes from hairesis meaning 'choice' or 'sect.' The word originally referred to someone who chose their own beliefs rather than following orthodox doctrine.
Breakdown
Greek hairesis (choice, sect) + -icus (Latin adjectival suffix) = haereticus (one who chooses) > heretic (a person holding unorthodox opinions)
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📝Examples
“In the Middle Ages, being called a heretic was basically getting a one-way ticket to the barbecue - and you were the main course!”
“Galileo was considered a heretic for suggesting that Earth wasn't the center of the universe.”
“My grandmother thinks I'm a heretic because I put pineapple on pizza.”
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