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Meaning of 'orthodox' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Orthodox [ a.]
- Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures; -- opposed to heretical and heterodox; as, an orthodox Christian.
- According or congruous with the doctrines of Scripture, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, or the like; as, an orthodox opinion, book, etc.
- Approved; conventional.

Meaning of 'orthodox' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . orthodox [ a]
Meaning (1):
- adhering to what is commonly accepted
Example in sentence:
  • an orthodox view of the world
Meaning (2):
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
Example in sentence:
  • Orthodox Judaism

Nearby Words:

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