noun, adj — 3 senses
/ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/
Etymology From Middle English heretyk, heretike, from Old French eretique, from Medieval Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin haereticus, from Ancient Greek αἱρετικός (hairetikós, “able to choose, factious”), itself from Ancient Greek αἱρέω (hairéō, “to choose”).
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.
Broadly Someone who does not conform to generally accepted beliefs or practices.
Etymology From Middle English heretyk, heretike, from Old French eretique, from Medieval Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin haereticus, from Ancient Greek αἱρετικός (hairetikós, “able to choose, factious”), itself from Ancient Greek αἱρέω (hairéō, “to choose”).
Archaic Heretical; of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
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