Heretic
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrətɪk/
Heretic (noun)
- a person who has beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion.
- someone who holds ideas that are different from accepted beliefs or standards.
Examples
- The council condemned him as a heretic for his beliefs.
- She was labeled a heretic for questioning the doctrine.
Common collocations: condemn a heretic, label someone a heretic, accuse of heresy, challenge norms, embrace heretic ideas