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heterodoxy
This term carries a heavy intellectual and institutional weight, often appearing in academic, theological, or political discourse. It describes a state of deviation from a prescribed norm, suggesting a tension between the individual thinker and a governing authority. While it can be used neutrally to describe a difference in opinion, it frequently implies a sense of risk or rebellion against a rigid system.
As an uncountable noun when referring to the general quality of being heterodox, it describes an abstract state of non-conformity. However, when referring to a specific divergent belief or a particular set of unorthodox ideas, it functions as a countable noun. This duality allows it to shift from describing a philosophical stance to identifying a specific heresy.
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Examples
The inquisitors viewed any hint of heterodoxy as a crime against the state.
I wonder if my views on economic theory are considered a form of heterodoxy in this department.
His intellectual heterodoxy made him a pariah among the conservative elite.
His intellectual heterodoxy made him a pariah among the conservative elite.
The party leadership cannot tolerate such blatant heterodoxy during an election year.
She embraced a quiet heterodoxy, practicing her faith in ways the priesthood frowned upon.
Is this really heterodoxy or just a modern interpretation of the text?
The regime suppressed all forms of political heterodoxy to maintain absolute control.
He was accused of theological heterodoxy after publishing his treatise on grace.
He was accused of theological heterodoxy after publishing his treatise on grace.