heretic

Definition

A person who holds religious opinions or beliefs that are at odds with or contrary to the established, orthodox doctrines of their faith or community.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'hairetikos', meaning 'able to choose' or 'given to choosing', which evolved through Latin to refer to those who chose their own beliefs rather than accepting official doctrine.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how a new legal code labels certain religious minority groups as dissenters from the mandated interpretation of the law. This highlights the imposition of ideological conformity within the state's governing structure.

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