haereticus — meaning in English

English meaning

• heretic noun A person whose beliefs conflict with the official teachings of their religion.
• heretical adj Involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.

Senses

haereticus 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.
• heretical Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.

heretic — full definition

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

heretical — full definition

1. adj Involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.
2. adj Sharply against mainstream or generally accepted opinion.

Related Latin words