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heresy

/ˈhɛrɪsi/ noun · British & US
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What does heresy mean?

noun

The act of rejecting or denying a commonly accepted belief or doctrine, especially in a religious context. A person or thing that is considered to be heretical.

Example

"The theologian's views on the nature of God were considered heresy by the church."

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