heterodox

The definition of heterodox is something outside of usually accepted beliefs.

(adjective)

An example of heterodox is a Catholic priest practicing a Wiccan ritual.

See heterodox in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

departing from or opposed to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, esp. in religion; inclining toward heresy; unorthodox

Origin: Gr(Ec) heterodoxos < Gr hetero-, hetero- + doxa, opinion, akin to dokein, to think, seem: see decent

See heterodox in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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Origin:

Origin: Greek heterodoxos

Origin: : hetero-, hetero-

Origin: + doxa, opinion (from dokein, to think; see dek- in Indo-European roots)

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