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- Dictionaryorthodox/ˈɔːθədɒks/
adjective
- 1. following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice: "Burke's views were orthodox in his time" Similar
- 2. of the ordinary or usual type; normal: "they avoided orthodox jazz venues"
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An orthodox religious belief or interpretation is one handed down by a church's founders or leaders. When capitalized, as in Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox refers to a branch within a larger religious organization that claims to
ORTHODOX definition: 1. (of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most…. Learn more.
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.
Orthodoxy (from Greek: ὀρθοδοξία, orthodoxía, 'righteous/correct opinion') is adherence to correct or accepted creeds, especially in religion. Orthodoxy within Christianity refers to acceptance of the doctrines defined by various creeds and ecumenical councils in Antiquity, but different Churches accept different creeds ...
adjective. 1. of or relating to the Orthodox Church of the East. 2. (sometimes not capital) a. of or relating to Orthodox Judaism. b. (of an individual Jew) strict in the observance of Talmudic law and in personal devotions. Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of orthodox adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. : the quality or state of being orthodox. 2. : an orthodox belief or practice. 3. capitalized. a. : Eastern Orthodox Christianity. b. : orthodox judaism. Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence. I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views. He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
