異端 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- heresy noun A belief that goes against the official teachings of a religion.
- 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.
- heterodoxy noun The quality of being heterodox.
Senses
異端 is used for these senses in English:
- heresy (religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
- heresy (by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.
- 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.
heresy — full definition
- noun A belief that goes against the official teachings of a religion.
- noun Any opinion that strongly conflicts with what a group generally accepts as true.
heterodox — full definition
- 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.
- adj Beliefs contrary to the general consensus.
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