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heterodox belief

[HET-er-uh-doks bih-LEEF]
nounpl: heterodox beliefs
crença heterodoxa
1. A belief or opinion that deviates from established or orthodox doctrine, especially in religious or philosophical matters
His heterodox belief that the Earth revolved around the Sun challenged the Church's teachings.
Sua crença heterodoxa de que a Terra girava em torno do Sol desafiava os ensinamentos da Igreja.
2. Any conviction or viewpoint that contradicts conventional wisdom or accepted standards
The professor's heterodox beliefs about economics sparked considerable debate among her colleagues.
As crenças heterodoxas da professora sobre economia geraram considerável debate entre seus colegas.
Synonyms
unorthodox beliefheretical beliefunconventional beliefdissenting belief
Antonyms
orthodox beliefconventional beliefmainstream beliefaccepted belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crença heterodoxa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crença heterodoxa
Common in academic and intellectual circles
Portugal
crença heterodoxa
Standard usage; may also use 'doutrina heterodoxa' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go against the grain
to march to the beat of one's own drum
to think outside the box
to challenge the status quo
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