Definition of Heterodoxy
Heterodoxy
het·ero·dox·y
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(noun)
the quality or state of being different from or contrary to what is conventional or orthodox, the quality of deviating from a established religion, acknowledged standards, or traditional beliefs;
e.g. Some believed that her heterodoxy made her a revolutionary in the field, while others thought it made her foolish.
(noun)
an opinion or principle that deviated from or opposes standard or orthodox beliefs;
e.g. He presented them with his latest heterodoxy, making them wonder if he was crazy.
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