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adj. Not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine or dogma.

adj. Holding unorthodox opinions.

adj. Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm ('orthodox'), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.

adj. Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects.

adj. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.

n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.

In theology, holding opinions not in accord with some generally recognized standard of doctrine, such as the creed of a church or the decrees of councils; not orthodox; heretical.

Hence, in general Not in accord with the established standard of belief.

n. An opinion not in accord with that which is generally accepted; a peculiar view.

adj. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

"That minority -- which he calls a heterodox offshoot of Shiite Islam -- prevails in the government and military."

unorthodox   

orthodoxy    orthodox    heretical   

heterodoxy    hetero-   

heretical   

Arminian    atheistical    patristic    heretical    rationalistic    polygamist    preconceived    latitudinarian    hasidic    far-spread