heresy — belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈherəsi/
Example Sentences
- Suggesting pineapple pizza is delicious would be heresy in Italy.
- Galileo was accused of heresy for supporting the heliocentric model.
- In our coffee-obsessed office, drinking tea is considered heresy.
heresy
NOUN[/ˈherəsi/]
belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
The monk's heresy shocked the cathedral council into stunned silence.
Her heresy brings prophecy and ecstasy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'heresie', derived from Latin 'haeresis', which came from Greek 'hairesis' meaning 'a choosing' or 'a sect'. The term evolved to mean a religious doctrine or belief chosen contrary to orthodox teaching.
Breakdown
Greek 'hairesis' (a choosing, sect) → Latin 'haeresis' → Old French 'heresie' → English 'heresy' (a belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine)
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📝Examples
“Suggesting pineapple pizza is delicious would be heresy in Italy.”
“Galileo was accused of heresy for supporting the heliocentric model.”
“In our coffee-obsessed office, drinking tea is considered heresy.”
“The professor's radical theories were dismissed as academic heresy.”
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