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heterodox (adj.)

"not in accordance with established doctrines," 1630s, from Greek heterodoxos "of another or different opinion," from heteros "the other" (see hetero-) + doxa "opinion," from dokein "to appear, seem, think," from PIE *dok-eye-, suffixed (causative) form of root *dek- "to take, accept."

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Definitions of heterodox from WordNet

heterodox (adj.)
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards;
Synonyms: dissident / heretical
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