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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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(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?
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.
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.
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.
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 ]
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.
orthodox, (from Greek orthodoxos, “of the right opinion”), true doctrine and its adherents as opposed to heterodox or heretical doctrines and their adherents. The word was first used in early 4th-century Christianity by the Greek Fathers.
