heretics

Meanings

• noun

  People who hold religious beliefs contrary to those of the mainstream or orthodoxy.

  - "The early Christians were considered heretics by the Roman Catholic Church."
  - "Some heretics were burned at the stake during the Inquisition."

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Synonyms

apostate , dissident , nonconformist , sectarian , separatist , withersake

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Variants

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heretic , heretics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word hēretikos, meaning 'outside the camp' or 'profane'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heretic' originally referred to someone who was outside the camp or temple.

2. The word 'heresy' comes from the Greek word hairesis, meaning 'choice' or 'opinion'.

3. During the Middle Ages, being labeled a heretic was a serious offense that could result in imprisonment, torture, or even death.

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Related Concepts

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1. Schism: A split or division within a religious or political organization, often due to differing beliefs or interpretations.

2. Dissenters: People who disagree with or oppose the prevailing opinion or doctrine, often in a religious or political context.

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Culture

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Heretics have played significant roles in various religious and historical contexts. They have been persecuted for their beliefs, leading to the formation of new religious movements and the strengthening of established ones. Heretics have also been portrayed in literature, art, and music, often as rebels or outsiders.

How to Memorize "heretics"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people standing outside the walls of a fortified city, separated from the mainstream religious community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heretics' with the idea of nonconformity or dissent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HERETICS: 'Holding beliefs different from the Established Religion, Excommunicated, Tormented, Isolated, Condemned, Silenced'.

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