Term

heresiarch

An originator or chief advocate of a heresy.

Filed underHistorical Theology

Definition

An originator or chief advocate of a heresy.

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  1. 1.“Heresiarch.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryLinkOriginal citation: "Heresiarch." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heresiarch.

Last revised August 14, 2026