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heretics

/ˈhɛrətɪks/

Meanings
noun
Someone who believes contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Examples :

"The church leaders considered the reformers heretics because they openly questioned long-held doctrines. "
religion theology philosophy doctrine history

Related Words

Illustration accepted

accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

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

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fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

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questioned verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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believes verb

/bɪˈliːvz/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

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doctrines noun

/ˈdɒktɹɪnz/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnz/

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

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

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generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration pineapple

pineapple noun

/ˈpaɪnəpəl/

A tropical plant, Ananas comosus, native to South America, having thirty or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem.

"The pineapple plant, with its spiky leaves, was a beautiful addition to the school's garden. "

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practices noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪz/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

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reformers noun

/rɪˈfɔːrmərz/ /riˈfɔrmərz/

One who reforms, or who works for reform.

"Sentence: The reformers worked to change the outdated school curriculum. "