Heterodox

a.	1.	Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; - said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects. Raw and indigested, heterodox, preaching. - Strype.
	2.	Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; - said of persons.
n.	1.	An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.

Adj.

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heterodox - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Synonyms: dissident, heretical

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