Meaning Of The Word Heretic

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heretic
countable noun: A heretic is a person who belongs to a particular religion, but whose beliefs or actions seriously disagree with the principles of that religion.
countable noun: A heretic is someone whose beliefs or actions are considered wrong by most people, because they disagree with beliefs that are generally accepted.

heretic in American English
a person who professes a heresy; esp., a church member who holds beliefs opposed to church dogma
adjective: heretical
noun: a professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church or rejects doctrines prescribed by that church

heretic in British English
noun: a person who maintains beliefs contrary to the established teachings of the Church

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