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TOPIK 6noun

이단

idan

이단이 · 이단을

heresy; heretical group

Example

중세 교회는 새로운 사상을 이단으로 몰기도 했어요.

The medieval church sometimes branded new ideas as heresy.

Word parts

이 different단 end, tip

Literally 'a different end': straying from the main line.

Good to know

In Korea, 이단 often refers to controversial new religious groups that mainstream churches reject.