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Heterodox - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective heterodox

is of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm ('orthodox'), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.

heterodox

English

Adjective

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  • Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm ('orthodox'), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.
    • The Church of Alexandria in Egypt is considered heterodox , not heretical.

    Related terms

    * heterodoxy * hetero- * heretical * orthodox * orthodoxy

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    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.