noun
Uncommon
orthodoxy
AW-thuh-dok-see
Orthodoxy (noun) means Strict adherence to accepted or traditional beliefs, especially religious ones. Example: “The reformers were accused of straying from Church orthodoxy.”
noun
1
Strict adherence to accepted or traditional beliefs, especially religious ones.
"The reformers were accused of straying from Church orthodoxy."
2
The established or generally accepted view on a subject.
"His theory challenged decades of economic orthodoxy."
How to use orthodoxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe accepted, traditional set of beliefs on a topic — religious or otherwise.
Common pairings
challenge orthodoxy
religious orthodoxy
departure from orthodoxy
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- orthodoxies
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Etymology
From Greek orthodoxia, built the same way as "orthodox" — orthos ("correct") + doxa ("opinion").
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What does “orthodoxy” mean?
The word “orthodoxy” means strict adherence to accepted or traditional beliefs, especially religious ones. In plain terms, the accepted, traditional set of beliefs on a topic — religious or otherwise.
How do you pronounce “orthodoxy”?
“Orthodoxy” is pronounced AW-thuh-dok-see (/ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ in IPA).
How do you use “orthodoxy” in a sentence?
Here is “orthodoxy” used in a sentence: “The reformers were accused of straying from Church orthodoxy.”
What is another word for “orthodoxy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “orthodoxy” include homodoxy.
What is the opposite of “orthodoxy”?
The opposite of “orthodoxy” — its antonyms — is unorthodoxy.
What part of speech is “orthodoxy”?
“Orthodoxy” is a noun.
Where does the word “orthodoxy” come from?
The word “orthodoxy” comes from Greek. From Greek orthodoxia, built the same way as "orthodox" — orthos ("correct") + doxa ("opinion").
Is “orthodoxy” a common word?
“Orthodoxy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
