nounpl: heretics (already plural; singular: heretic)
hereges
1. People who hold or express religious or political opinions that contradict accepted doctrine or established authority
The medieval church condemned heretics who questioned its teachings.
A Igreja medieval condenou os hereges que questionavam seus ensinamentos.
2. Persons who reject or oppose established beliefs, principles, or standards within any field
Some consider these scientists heretics for challenging the prevailing theory.
Alguns consideram esses cientistas hereges por desafiarem a teoria predominante.
The term 'heretics' carries significant historical weight, particularly in Western contexts where the Catholic Inquisition prosecuted religious dissenters. In modern usage, it is often employed metaphorically to describe those who challenge mainstream thinking in academia, science, or politics. In Brazil, the term remains primarily associated with religious contexts, though it is occasionally used in academic discussions of intellectual dissent.
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