PoliticsAugust 16, 2026
heterodox
HET-er-uh-doks
Definition
Characterized by ideas, beliefs, or practices that deviate from established, orthodox, or traditional standards.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'heterodoxos', which combines 'heteros' (other) and 'doxa' (opinion or belief), implying an opinion that is 'other' than the accepted norm.
In the news
The author expresses a past attraction to political groups that were considered 'heterodox' because they diverged from the rigid, mainstream dogma common to orthodox Marxist parties.
An Organization of Organizers
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