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    Herejes (en. Heretics)

    /eˈɾe.xes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who adopts beliefs or practices that disagree with those of their religious faith.
    In the Middle Ages, many heretics were persecuted by the Inquisition.
    En la Edad Media, muchos herejes fueron perseguidos por la Inquisición.
    A person who is seen as a threat to established beliefs.
    Critical thinking was often seen as a characteristic of heretics.
    El pensamiento crítico a menudo fue visto como una característica de los herejes.
    Someone who does not follow the official interpretation of sacred scriptures.
    Heretics were often excommunicated from the religious community.
    Los herejes eran a menudo excomulgados de la comunidad religiosa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'haereticus', which means 'heretic' or 'different'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    battle against heretics
    Conflict or struggle against those who have divergent beliefs.
    batalla contra herejes
    witch hunt of heretics
    Persecution of those considered outside orthodox beliefs.
    caza de herejes

    Related Words

    heresy
    Set of beliefs considered erroneous by a religion.
    herejía
    orthodoxy
    Conformity to established religious beliefs and practices.
    ortodoxia
    inquisition
    Institution of the church responsible for persecuting heretics.
    inquisición

    Slang Meanings

    One who openly critiques religious traditions.
    The philosopher was called a heretic for his ideas about religion.
    El filósofo fue llamado hereje por sus ideas acerca de la religión.
    A person who diverges from social norms due to religious influence.
    Some consider him a heretic for his opinions on faith.
    Algunos lo consideran un hereje por sus opiniones sobre la fe.