orthodox

Definitions


[ˈɔːθədɒks], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice
(e.g: Burke's views were orthodox in his time)

- of the ordinary or usual type; normal
(e.g: they avoided orthodox jazz venues)

- relating to Orthodox Judaism
(e.g: Orthodox Jewish boys)

- relating to the Orthodox Church


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Greek orthodoxos (probably via ecclesiastical Latin), from orthos ‘straight or right’ + doxa ‘opinion’




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