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Meaning of 'heterodox' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Heterodox [ a.]
- Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects.
- Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
2 . Heterodox [ n.]
- An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.

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