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Definition & Meaning of "heresy"in English

Heresy
01

a belief or opinion that contradicts the established doctrines of a religion 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
heresies
Examples
Galileo's support for heliocentrism was once considered heresy by the Church. 
02

any opinion or belief that conflicts with the official or widely accepted position 

Examples
Advocating for radical economic reforms was treated as heresy in the conservative party. 
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