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heterodox doctrine

[/ˈhetərədɒks ˈdɒktrɪn/]
nounfemininepl: heterodox doctrines / doutrinas heterodoxas
doutrina heterodoxa
1. A belief system or set of principles that deviates from established, orthodox, or conventional teachings, especially in religion, philosophy, or ideology
The scientist's heterodox doctrine challenged the prevailing scientific consensus of her time.
A doutrina heterodoxa do cientista desafiou o consenso científico predominante de sua época.
2. Religious or theological teachings that contradict accepted church doctrine or canonical interpretation
Medieval scholars were sometimes persecuted for promoting heterodox doctrines.
Estudiosos medievais foram às vezes perseguidos por promoverem doutrinas heterodoxas.
Synonyms
unorthodox doctrineunconventional teachingheretical beliefdissenting doctrinerevisionist doctrine
Antonyms
orthodox doctrinecanonical doctrineconventional teachingaccepted belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doutrina heterodoxa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
doutrina heterodoxa
No regional variation
São Paulo
doutrina heterodoxa
No regional variation
Portugal
doutrina heterodoxa
Standard usage, sometimes used in academic and theological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
swim against the tide
think outside the box
break from tradition
challenge the status quo
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