Orthodoxy: meaning, definitions and examples
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orthodoxy
[ ɔːˈθɒdəksi ]
religious belief
Orthodoxy refers to the accepted or traditional beliefs and practices of a religion, especially Christianity. It is the adherence to the traditional and established faith, doctrine, or practices of a religious tradition.
Synonyms
conservatism, doctrinal correctness, traditionalism
Examples of usage
- He was raised in the Orthodox tradition of Christianity.
- The bishop emphasized the importance of orthodoxy in the church.
general belief system
Orthodoxy can also refer more broadly to a set of beliefs or practices that are widely accepted as true or correct by a particular group or society.
Synonyms
conformity, conventionalism, mainstream belief
Examples of usage
- His views were in line with the political orthodoxy of the party.
- The scientific orthodoxy at the time did not support his theory.
Translations
Translations of the word "orthodoxy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ortodoxia
🇮🇳 रूढ़िवादिता
🇩🇪 Orthodoxie
🇮🇩 ortodoksi
🇺🇦 православ'я
🇵🇱 ortodoksja
🇯🇵 正教
🇫🇷 orthodoxie
🇪🇸 ortodoxia
🇹🇷 ortodoksluk
🇰🇷 정통성
🇸🇦 الأرثوذكسية
🇨🇿 pravoslaví
🇸🇰 pravoslávie
🇨🇳 正统
🇸🇮 pravoslavje
🇮🇸 rétttrúnaður
🇰🇿 православие
🇬🇪 მართლმადიდებლობა
🇦🇿 pravoslavlıq
🇲🇽 ortodoxia
Etymology
The word 'orthodoxy' comes from the Greek words 'orthos' (right) and 'doxa' (belief). It originally referred to the correct belief or doctrine in the Christian church, particularly during the early centuries of Christianity when various heresies were being debated and defined. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to refer to adherence to any established belief system or tradition.