heretic
/ˈherətɪk/noun
उच्चारण हेरटिक
धर्मद्रोही, विधर्मी; स्थापित मान्यताओं के विरुद्ध विचार रखने वाला
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a person who holds beliefs that go against the official teaching of a religion, or against generally accepted ideas
धर्मद्रोही, विधर्मी; स्थापित मान्यताओं के विरुद्ध विचार रखने वाला
- In medieval Europe heretics were burnt at the stake.
- Among economists he is regarded as a heretic.
- In his time, the scientist was called a heretic for challenging old theories.
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- The professor was a heretic who rejected the accepted method of teaching.
- Early thinkers who questioned the old view were often treated as heretics.
- The economist was branded a heretic by his colleagues.
Synonyms dissenter nonconformist unbeliever
Opposite believer conformist orthodox person
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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Compare apostate (one who abandons his religion) and infidel (one with no faith, from a believer's point of view).
Apostate (जो अपना धर्म छोड़ दे) और infidel (आस्था न रखने वाला, आस्तिक की नज़र में) से तुलना कीजिए।
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A person who holds opinions contrary to the accepted religious doctrine.
'जो धर्म की आधिकारिक मान्यता के विरुद्ध विचार रखता है' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।
Notes
The belief itself is heresy.
ऐसे विचार को heresy कहते हैं।