heterodox

[het-er-uh-doks]

adjective

1. not in accordance with established or accepted doctrines or opinions, especially in theology; unorthodox.

2. holding unorthodox doctrines or opinions.

heterodox

/ ˈhɛtərəʊˌdɒks /

adjective

1. at variance with established, orthodox, or accepted doctrines or beliefs

2. holding unorthodox opinions

Other Word Forms

• heterodoxly adverb
• heterodoxy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of heterodox¹

1610–20; < Greek heteródoxos of another opinion, equivalent to hetero- hetero- + dóx ( a ) opinion (Compare dokeîn to think, suppose) + -os adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of heterodox¹

C17: from Greek heterodoxos holding another opinion, from _hetero- + doxa opinion

Example Sentences

There's been a lot of talk recently about creating a more heterodox Democratic Party.

From Salon

Their diversity of approaches, under the umbrella term of "heterodox economics," has been seen as a weakness, because their work can't come together into a coherent whole to challenge orthodox economics.

From Salon

It's ironic that the people behind the "cancel culture" discourse call themselves heterodox.

From Salon

Investors said this would outweigh any worries about Milei, despite some of his heterodox pledges, including to axe the central bank and dollarize the economy.

From Reuters

"However, some adjustments to the current heterodox approach could be adopted with the aim of gaining time ahead of the March 2024 local elections."

From Reuters