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.