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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 honor the religion's original or traditional beliefs.
ORTHODOX definition: 1. (of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most…. Learn more.
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, of, relating to, or designating the Eastern Church, especially the Greek Orthodox Church.
If you describe someone as orthodox, you mean that they hold the older and more traditional ideas of their religion or party.
The meaning of ORTHODOXY is the quality or state of being orthodox. How to use orthodoxy in a sentence.
ORTHODOXY definition: 1. the generally accepted beliefs of society at a particular time: 2. the traditional beliefs of a…. Learn more.
Definitions of orthodox. adjective. adhering to what is commonly accepted. “an orthodox view of the world” synonyms: mainstream. conservative. resistant to change. antiheretical. opposed to heresy. canonic, canonical, sanctioned. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules. conforming, conformist.
