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αἵρεσις

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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    αἱρέω (hairéō) +‎ -σῐς (-sĭs)

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    Noun

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    αἵρεσῐς (haíresĭsf (genitive αἱρέσεως or αἱρέσῐος); third declension

    1. taking, receiving
    2. a choice, selection
    3. a purpose
    4. a system of principles
    5. (philosophy, religion) a school of thought, sect
    6. (Catholicism, Koine) a heresy

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