# αἵρεσις/hairesis 
This word is a type of thing. It is a noun. 

* This word can mean a sect.
    * A sect is  a group of people who believe the same things. They are often a group of people who believe the same things about God. These can be true or false things about God. 
* This word can mean a heresy or false teaching. A heresy is something that is taught that the Bible says is wrong or evil. When this word is used in this way, it means the opinions that a particular group professes.