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Noun
/ˈôrTHəˌdäksē/,
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orthodoxies, plural;
  1. Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice
    • - monetarist orthodoxy
    • - he challenged many of the established orthodoxies
  2. The quality of conforming to such theories, doctrines, or practices
    • - writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy
  3. The whole community of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Christians


  1. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
  2. a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
  3. (orthodox) of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism; "Orthodox Judaism"
  4. (orthodox) adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world"
  5. The word orthodox, from Greek orthodoxos "having the right opinion", from orthos ("right", "true", "straight") + doxa ("opinion" or "praise", related to dokein, "to think"), is typically used to mean the adherence to well-researched and well-thought-out accepted norms, especially in religion.
  6. Orthodoxy (1908) is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work, Heretics. ...
  7. (Orthodox (album)) Orthodox is the fourth album by the Czech death metal band Krabathor. It was released in March 1998. The album was recorded in December 1997 at Exponent Studio in Hlohovec, Slovak Republic, and mastered at TTM Mastering in Berlin, Germany by Tom Müller. ...
  8. (Orthodox (Jordan)) Orthodox Basketball Club formerly known as Fastlink Basketball Club is a Jordanian basketball club based in Amman, Jordan. They compete in the Jordanian Basketball Federation.
  9. (Orthodox (stance)) An Orthodox stance is a way of positioning both the feet and hands in combat sports such as boxing, karate and mixed martial arts. ...
  10. correctness in doctrine and belief; conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions)
  11. (orthodox) Conforming to the established, accepted or traditional doctrines of a given faith or religion. [from 15th c.]; Adhering to whatever is traditional, customary or generally accepted
  12. (orthodox) prepared using a technique which leads to larger leaf styles mirroring hand-produced teas.
  13. (Orthodox) One of the major movements of Judaism, believing that Jewish law comes from God and cannot be changed.
  14. (Orthodox) (Gr. "correct or true belief"). The common and official name used by the Greek Christians and Eastern Christian Church. The Orthodox Church maintains her belief that she alone has kept the true Christian faith, complete and unaltered.
  15. (Orthodox) Refers to a right handed fighter.
  16. (Orthodox) Conventional, conservative.
  17. (Orthodox) 1 Esdras · 2 Esdras · Prayer of Manasseh · Psalm 151 · 3 Maccabees · 4 Maccabees · Odes
  18. (orthodox) conforming to the rules and doctrine of a religion
  19. (Orthodox) Traditional non-mechanical tea processing.
  20. ((Eastern) Orthodox) The Christian churches foumd mainly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. (e.g. Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox). One of the three main denominations along with Roman Catholic and Protestant. Maintaining a separate existence since 1054 A.D. ...
  21. (ORTHODOX) From the Greek "ortho", which means straight or correct and "dox", meaning belief or opinion, orthodox refers to the approved form of a philosophy, ideology, doctrine, religion, and so on. ...
  22. (Orthodox) (contrast with catholic)
  23. (Orthodox) 1. Holding 'right' or 'correct' opinions. 2. Referring to the Eastern Church.
  24. (Orthodox) 1302 ministers, 830 churches, 94,507 communicants
  25. (Orthodox) A major movement within Judaism that follows a strict interpretation and observance of Jewish law from both the Torah and Talmud commentaries. Orthodoxy includes modern Orthodox Jews who integrate into modern society and the Chasidic Jews who live separately and dress distinctively.