heresy

Meanings

• noun

  A belief or doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox or accepted teaching of a religion or political party.

  - "The ancient heresy of Gnosticism denied the divinity of Jesus."
  - "The Catholic Church condemned various heresies during the Middle Ages."

• noun

  A deviation from the truth; false belief.

  - "The scientist's theory was considered a heresy by his peers."
  - "The heresy of pride can lead to one's downfall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛɹəsi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780130"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heresy
desire , ire , retire , spire , tire

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Variants

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heresies , heresy

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Etymology

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From Old French heresie, from Latin haeresis 'a choosing, taking for one's own,' from haeretikos 'a clinging to,' from hairein 'to choose'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heresy' was used extensively during the European Middle Ages, particularly during the period of the Inquisition.

2. One of the most famous heresies in history was that of the Cathars, who were active in southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries.

3. The word 'heresy' comes from the Greek word hairesis, meaning 'a choice' or 'a selecting'.

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Related Concepts

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1. apostasy: Abandonment of one's religion, cause, or belief.

2. heretic: A person who holds beliefs or practices contrary to those of a particular religion or political party.

3. schism: A split or separation, especially within a religious body.

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Culture

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Heresy has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly in religious contexts. It has been used to refer to various beliefs and practices that were considered deviant or heretical by the dominant religious or political authorities. Heresy has often been met with persecution and punishment, including excommunication, imprisonment, and even execution.

How to Memorize "heresy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being expelled from a religious community for holding heretical beliefs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heresy' with the concept of deviation from the accepted truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Heresy: A choice against the orthodoxy'.

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