Definitions for Heterodox

˗ˏˋ adjective ˎˊ˗

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(not-comparable) Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.

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Antonyms for Heterodox

˗ˏˋ Furthest from 'heterodox' (adj) ˎˊ˗

orthodox

Etymology of Heterodox

˗ˏˋ adjective ˎˊ˗

From Ancient Greek ἑτερόδοξος (heteródoxos), from ἕτερος (héteros, “other, another, different”) + δόξα (dóxa, “opinion”).

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