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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

heretics

/ˈhɛrɪtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does heretics mean?

noun

People who hold or express heretical opinions or beliefs, especially in a religious context. A person who rejects or denies a fundamental doctrine or principle of a particular faith or institution.

Example

"The inquisition was established to root out heretics and restore orthodoxy."

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