Orthodox: meaning, definitions and examples
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orthodox
[ ˈɔːrθədɒks ]
religion
Adhering to traditional beliefs, especially in religion. Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.
Synonyms
conservative, conventional, traditional
Examples of usage
- Many people in Greece are Orthodox Christians.
- She comes from an orthodox Muslim family.
general
Not deviating from what is commonly accepted by the majority or by society. Adhering to what is commonly accepted, customary, or traditional.
Synonyms
conservative, conventional, traditional
Examples of usage
- His orthodox views on politics are well known.
- She has very orthodox opinions on social issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "orthodox" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ortodoxo
🇮🇳 रूढ़िवादी
🇩🇪 orthodox
🇮🇩 ortodoks
🇺🇦 ортодоксальний
🇵🇱 ortodoksyjny
🇯🇵 正統派 (せいとうは)
🇫🇷 orthodoxe
🇪🇸 ortodoxo
🇹🇷 ortodoks
🇰🇷 정통의
🇸🇦 أرثوذكسي
🇨🇿 ortodoxní
🇸🇰 ortodoxný
🇨🇳 正统的 (zhèngtǒng de)
🇸🇮 ortodoksen
🇮🇸 rétttrúaður
🇰🇿 православ
🇬🇪 ორთოდოქსი (ortodoksi)
🇦🇿 ortodoks
🇲🇽 ortodoxo
Word origin
The word 'orthodox' comes from the Greek word 'orthodoxos', which combines 'orthos' meaning 'right, true' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion, praise'. It originally referred to the Eastern Orthodox Church, but later came to mean adhering to traditional beliefs in general.
See also: unorthodox, unorthodoxly, unorthodoxy.