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Heterodox

Hĕt'er-o-dŏx, a.

adjective

a. [Gr. ἑτερόδοξος, from ἕτερος, other, and δόξα, opinion; Fr. hétérodoxe.]

  1. Contrary to some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox;—said of opinions, especially upon theological subjects.
  2. Holding opinions or doctrines contrary to some acknowledged standard; not orthodox;—said of persons.

Hĕt'er-o-dŏx, n.

noun

n. A peculiar opinion, or one opposed to some acknowledged standard. [Obs.] Browne.