Greek Meaning of heresy

heresy

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Definitions and Meaning of heresy in English

Wordnet

heresy (n)

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

Webster

heresy (n.)

An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc.; -- usually, but not necessarily, said in reproach.

Religious opinion opposed to the authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church, especially when tending to promote schism or separation; lack of orthodox or sound belief; rejection of, or erroneous belief in regard to, some fundamental religious doctrine or truth; heterodoxy.

An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.

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any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position, a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religionAn opinion held in oppositi

διαφωνία,ετεροδοξία,διαφωνία,Διαφωνία,σφάλμα,Ασυμβατότητα,Σχίσμα,αpostaσία,λιποταξία,παρέκκλιση

συμμόρφωση,Ορθοδοξία,συμφωνία,Διάπλαση,συμβατικότητα

heresiography => αιρεσιαρχολογία, heresiographer => αιρεσιογράφος, heresies => αιρέσεις, heresiarchy => αρχιαιρετικός, heresiarch => Αιρεσιάρχης,