Associations to the word «Heretic»

Wiktionary

HERETIC, noun. Someone who, in the opinion of others, believes contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion he claims to belong to.
HERETIC, adjective. (archaic) Heretical; of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.

Dictionary definition

HERETIC, noun. A person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church.
HERETIC, noun. A person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope