heterodoxy
Americannoun
plural
heterodoxies-
heterodox state or quality.
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a heterodox opinion, view, etc.
Etymology
Origin of heterodoxy
From the Greek word heterodoxía, dating back to 1645–55. See heterodox, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Former Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth tweeted: “Remarkable for a Democrat, but Mr. Kennedy is no stranger to heterodoxy.”
From Washington Times
But there are all sorts of complexities and heterodoxies that are suffocated by uncomplicated embrace.
From New York Times
Seehorn’s Kim is a Type A striver with a rebellious streak; she wants to do work more meaningful than representing a regional bank and finds something alluring in Jimmy’s reckless heterodoxy.
From New York Times
Instead they are unfortunate heterodoxies that power-mad individuals have adopted to advance their own interests.
From Washington Post
The Yang campaign prides itself on the heterodoxy of its supporters.
From New York Times
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