heretics

Definitions

People who hold opinions or beliefs that are at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religious matters.

Individuals who dissent from the established dogmas or doctrines of a church or organization.

Examples

The medieval authorities branded the dissenters as heretics for questioning the established religious doctrines.

History is often written by the victors, who frequently label those who challenge the status quo as dangerous heretics.

Synonyms

dissidents nonconformists apostates schismatics sectarians freethinkers renegades

Antonyms

believers conformists orthodox adherents loyalists traditionalists devotees