heresy
advancedC1/ˈhɛrəsi/ · her-e-sy
A belief or opinion that deviates from established religious doctrines.
Meanings
A belief or opinion that deviates from established religious doctrines.
وہ عقیدہ یا رائے جو قائم شدہ مذہبی تعلیمات سے انحراف کرتی ہے۔
بدعت
bid'at
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- religious heresy
- political heresy
- heresy trial
Example Sentences
The church condemned the new doctrine as heresy.
کلیسیا نے نئے عقیدے کو بدعت قرار دیا۔
Kelisiyā ne naye aqeede ko bid'at qaraar diya.
Throughout history, many have faced persecution for heresy.
تاریخ میں، بہت سے لوگوں کو بدعت کی وجہ سے ظلم کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Tareekh mein, bohat se logon ko bid'at ki wajah se zulm ka samna karna para.
The concept of heresy has often been a tool of control.
بدعت کا تصور اکثر کنٹرول کا ایک ذریعہ رہا ہے۔
Bid'at ka tasawwur aksar control ka aik zariya raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Heresy starts with 'Her' like a 'Heretic' who denies the 'Established' belief.
Imagine a person standing apart from a group, highlighting their rejection of common beliefs.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی بنیاد بدعت پر نہیں رکھی جا سکتی، یہ تو خالص ہے، پر سب کو سمجھ نہیں آتا۔
Mohabbat ki buniyaad bid'at par nahi rakhi ja sakti, yeh to khales hai, par sab ko samajh nahi aata.
The foundation of love cannot be built on heresy; it is pure, yet not understood by all.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بیکار بدعت کی نہیں رہی.
Bekar bid'at ki nahi rahi.
The heresy has not produced any benefit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "hairesis" — choice, faction
First known use: 14th century
The term 'heresy' evolved from the Greek word for 'choice' or 'faction' and historically implied beliefs that diverged from established doctrines.