noun
- belief or opinion that differs from accepted or orthodox doctrine, especially in religion
Usage: formal
Examples
- The scholar’s heterodoxy challenged traditional religious teachings.
- His heterodoxy made him unpopular with church authorities.
- The university welcomed intellectual heterodoxy and diverse viewpoints.
- Medieval heterodoxy often resulted in persecution.
- She was known for her heterodoxy in matters of faith.
- The movement represented a form of political heterodoxy.