heretic in German

heretic in German is Ketzer, Häretiker, Häretikerin — heretic means a person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.

heretic in German

Ketzer

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Häretiker

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Häretikerin

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Ketzerin

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Abweichler

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

Abweichlerin

noun

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

What does "heretic" mean?

noun A person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.
"In medieval Europe, accused heretics could face severe punishment."
noun Someone who rejects widely accepted ideas or practices in any field.
"Early advocates of hand-washing in hospitals were treated as heretics by their peers."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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heretic in a sentence

In medieval Europe, accused heretics could face severe punishment.
Early advocates of hand-washing in hospitals were treated as heretics by their peers.

Similar words in German

dissident nonconformist sectarian separatist

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "heretic" in German?

"heretic" in German is Ketzer, Häretiker, Häretikerin. heretic means: A person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.

How do you use "heretic" in a sentence?

Example: "In medieval Europe, accused heretics could face severe punishment." In German, "heretic" is Ketzer, Häretiker, Häretikerin.

Are there other ways to say "heretic" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "heretic": Ketzer, Häretiker, Häretikerin, Ketzerin, Abweichler, Abweichlerin.

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