heretic meaning
UK US /ˈhɛrətɪk/ 3 syllables
heretic (noun): a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church.
heretic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
heretic as a noun
- a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
Synonyms: misbeliever, religious outcast
Type of: outcast
- a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
Type of: nonconformist
How to pronounce heretic
heretic is pronounced /ˈhɛrətɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in IC · 7-letter words
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