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heterodoxia

[het-uh-ruh-DOK-see-uh]
nounfemininepl: heterodoxias
heterodoxia
1. The quality or state of being heterodox; departure from accepted or established doctrines, especially in religion or philosophy
The priest was accused of heterodoxia for his unconventional interpretation of scripture.
O padre foi acusado de heterodoxia pela sua interpretação não convencional das escrituras.
2. An opinion, belief, or doctrine that deviates from the orthodox or accepted standard
Her heterodoxia challenged the fundamental principles of the academic establishment.
Sua heterodoxia desafiou os princípios fundamentais do estabelecimento acadêmico.
Synonyms
heresiaheterodoxismodissidênciadesvio doutrinárionão conformismo
Antonyms
ortodoxiaconformidadeortodoxaortodoxismo

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
heterodoxia
Standard usage across all Portuguese-speaking regions
Brazil
heterodoxia
Used primarily in academic and religious contexts
Portugal
heterodoxia
Common in theological and philosophical discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

condenado por heterodoxia (condemned for heterodoxy)
acusação de heterodoxia (accusation of heterodoxy)
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