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arch-heretic

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A leader of a heresy, a most prominent or leading heretic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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Synonyms: heresiarch

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From arch- + heretic.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: ĉefherezulo — leader of a heresy — see also heresiarch
  • Portuguese: arqui-herege — leader of a heresy — see also heresiarch