ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Arch-heretic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Arch-heretic is a noun meaning (religion) A leader of a heresy, a most prominent or leading heretic.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

In the fourth century the arch-heretic Priscillian was Bishop of Avila,

Word Forms

Synonyms for arch-heretic

Depending on context, synonyms include heresiarch.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heretike, heretic, heretick, heretication, heresy, antiheresy.

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