This is the 5282nd most frequent Dutch word.
ketter
Heretic.
The word 'ketter' here is used to refer to a person whose beliefs diverge from the established religious doctrine.
De middeleeuwse kerk beschouwde hem als een ketter vanwege zijn ideeën.
The medieval church considered him a heretic because of his ideas.
In this context, 'ketter' metaphorically describes someone who challenges widely accepted principles within a discipline.
Sommigen noemen hem een ketter in de wetenschap, omdat hij gangbare theorieën uitdaagt.
Some call him a heretic in science for challenging conventional theories.
Here, 'ketter' is used in a figurative and playful sense, describing a character embodying non-conformist traits.