heresiarch
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/, /ˈhɛɹɪsɪˌɑːk/
  • (GA) IPA: /həˈɹiziɑɹk/
Noun

heresiarch (plural heresiarchs)

  1. (religion) The founder#Noun|founder of a heresy, or a major#Adjective|major ecclesiastical#Adjective|ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy. [from mid 16th c.]
    Synonyms: arch-heretic
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