heresiarch

/hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /həˈɹiziɑɹk/

Meanings

noun

The founder of a heresy, or a major ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy.

Examples :

"Martin Luther is considered by some to be a heresiarch for challenging the Catholic Church's doctrines during the Reformation. "

Related Words

founder noun

/ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/

One who founds or establishes (especially said of a company, project, organisation, state)

"the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg"

ecclesiastical adjective

/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/

Of or pertaining to the church.

"ecclesiastical architecture"

martin noun

/ˈmɑː.tɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/

Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.

""A martin flew quickly overhead, snapping up a mosquito in mid-air." "

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

doctrines noun

/ˈdɒktɹɪnz/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnz/

A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

"The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

proponent noun

/pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/

One who supports something; an advocate

"My sister is a proponent of healthy eating, so she always prepares delicious salads for dinner. "

reformation noun

/ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃn̩/ /ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/

An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.

"The school implemented a reformation of its grading system to better reflect student learning. "

church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

heresy noun

/ˈhɛɹəsi/

A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.

"The teacher's new interpretation of the ancient texts was considered heresy by many students. "

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "