arch-heretic

English

Etymology

arch- +‎ heretic

Noun

arch-heretic (plural arch-heretics)

(religion) A leader of a heresy, a most prominent or leading heretic.
Synonym: heresiarch
- 1907, Lee Siegel, “The Blush of the New”, in The Catholic Encyclopedia:
  In the fourth century the arch-heretic Priscillian was Bishop of Avila,

Translations

leader of a heresy — See also translations at heresiarch

Esperanto: ĉefherezulo

Portuguese: arqui-herege m or f

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