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hétérodoxe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • heterodox adj Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
  • unorthodox adjective Departing from what is usual, accepted, or expected.

Senses

hétérodoxe is used for these senses in English:

  • heterodox Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
  • unorthodox Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

heterodox — full definition

  1. adj Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
  2. adj Beliefs contrary to the general consensus.

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