First Known Use: 15th century
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1orthodox
adjective or·tho·dox \ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks\
: accepted as true or correct by most people : supporting or believing what most people think is true
: accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion
Orthodox : of or relating to the Orthodox Church
Full Definition of ORTHODOX
1
a : conforming to established doctrine especially in religion b : conventional
2
capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting any of various conservative religious or political groups: as a : eastern orthodox b : of or relating to Orthodox Judaism
— or·tho·dox·ly adverb
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Origin of ORTHODOX
Middle English orthodoxe, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French orthodoxe, from Late Latin orthodoxus, from Late Greek orthodoxos, from Greek orth- + doxa opinion — more at doxology
Related to ORTHODOX
- Synonyms
- ceremonial, ceremonious, conventional, formal, regular, routine
- Antonyms
- casual, freewheeling, informal, irregular, unceremonious, unconventional, unorthodox
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2orthodox
noun
plural orthodox also or·tho·dox·es
Definition of ORTHODOX
1
: one that is orthodox
2
capitalized : a member of an Eastern Orthodox church
First Known Use of ORTHODOX
1587
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ORTHODOX Defined for Kids
orthodox
adjective or·tho·dox \ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks\
Definition of ORTHODOX for Kids
1
: approved as measuring up to some standard : conventional <orthodox medicine>
2
: closely following the established beliefs of a religion
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