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heresy

nounfeminine/ɨˈɾɛzjɐ/medium

he·re·si·a

Definition

Opinião ou ideia que contradiz frontalmente as crenças ou princípios geralmente aceites num determinado campo.
His theory was considered heresy by the scientific establishment.
Challenging the party line was seen as political heresy.
Common collocations
heresia intelectualheresia política

Etymology

Do latim 'haerĕsis', por sua vez do grego 'haíresis' (escolha, seita).

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