heterodoxy

noun
UK: /ˌhetərəˈdɒksi/
US: /ˌhetərəˈdɑːksi/

  1. An opinion or belief that strongly disagrees with what is generally accepted.

    1. His heterodoxy made him unpopular with the church.
    2. The professor's heterodoxy challenged the accepted theories in the field causing significant debate.

  2. The quality or state of not conforming to established doctrines or beliefs, particularly in religion.

    1. Her heterodoxy was considered a threat to the community.
    2. Despite facing criticism, her heterodoxy led to important discussions about faith and tradition.

Synonyms

dissent unorthodoxy heresy deviation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heterodoxy" in English means: An opinion or belief that strongly disagrees with what is generally accepted., The quality or state of not conforming to established doctrines or beliefs, particularly in religion..

The phonetic transcription of "heterodoxy" is /ˌhetərəˈdɒksi/ in British English and /ˌhetərəˈdɑːksi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heterodoxy": dissent, unorthodoxy, heresy, deviation.

Example usage of "heterodoxy": "His heterodoxy made him unpopular with the church.". More examples on the page.