Heretic Definition & Meaning

heretic
noun
  1. a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
  2. a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)

"Heretic" in song lyrics

See how heretic is used in real songs:

  • "Avante garder, not a heretic"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "with various, violent yanks the heretic"
    Virtuoso — Crematorium
  • "It fears not policy, that heretic,"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXXIV

Usage tips for "heretic"

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