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Ketzer — meaning in English

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English meaning

heretic noun A person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.
miscreant noun Someone who behaves badly or breaks the law, often used in a light or old-fashioned way.

Senses

Ketzer is used for these senses in English:

heretic Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.
miscreant (theology) Holding an incorrect religious belief.

heretic — full definition

noun A person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.
noun Someone who rejects widely accepted ideas or practices in any field.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Häretiker Häretikerin Ketzerin Abweichler Abweichlerin Schurke gewissenloser Mensch Übeltäter Ungläubiger Missetäter Missetäterin