Added 3 October 2026
heterodox
/ˈhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˌdɒks/ adjective
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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.
Most Christian denominations consider each other heterodox.
- Beliefs contrary to the general consensus.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἑτερόδοξος (heteródoxos), from ἕτερος (héteros, “other, another, different”) + δόξα (dóxa, “opinion”).
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