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(of religious people) having more traditional beliefs than other people in the same religious group: orthodox Christians/ Jews / Muslims. the (Greek/Russian/Eastern) Orthodox Church. a part of the Christian Church, with many members in Greece, Russia, and eastern Europe: She was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. See more.
The meaning of ORTHODOX is conforming to established doctrine especially in religion. How to use orthodox in a sentence. Did you know?
In classical Christian use, the term orthodox refers to the set of doctrines which were believed by the early Christians. A series of ecumenical councils were held over a period of several centuries to try to formalize these doctrines.
4 meanings: 1. conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour, or attitudes 2. conforming to the.... Click for more definitions.
noun. uk / ˈɔː.θə.dɒk.si / us / ˈɔːr.θə.dɑːk.si / Add to word list. [ C ] the generally accepted beliefs of society at a particular time: The current economic orthodoxy is of a free market and unregulated trade. [ C or U ] the traditional beliefs of a religious group or political party: She is a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy. [ U ]
Orthodox definition: of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.. See examples of ORTHODOX used in a sentence.
Orthodox practices or beliefs are generally accepted as true or correct. If you are an orthodox vegetarian, you never, ever eat meat — not like those people who have fish once in a while.
customary or conventional, as a means or method; established. sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine. conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early church.
The meaning of ORTHODOXY is the quality or state of being orthodox. How to use orthodoxy in a sentence.
Definition of orthodox adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
