orthodoxy

noun

or·​tho·​doxy ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē How to pronounce orthodoxy (audio)
plural orthodoxies
Synonyms of orthodoxynext
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
3
capitalized
a
: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
b
: orthodox judaism

Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence

I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views. He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
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Indeed, in recent months, Newsom has positioned himself closer to the center on a range of issues, breaking from Democratic orthodoxy in order to distinguish himself as a more viable presidential candidate. — Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025 Bookish and not charming in appearance, Benedict was the champion of a Catholic orthodoxy that valued consistent, correct, and universal doctrine as paramount. — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 But in California, which has become a one-party state dominated by Democrats, recalls provide a useful outlet for voters who are often left without viable alternatives to liberal orthodoxy or incompetent partisans on Election Day. — David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 Pilgrim Hill's constitution, modeled after other CREC congregations, requires prospective members to explicitly endorse certain beliefs and vows, and for elders to examine the candidate’s orthodoxy. — Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orthodoxy

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First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of orthodoxy was in 1630

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orthodoxy

noun
or·​tho·​doxy ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē How to pronounce orthodoxy (audio)
plural orthodoxies
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice

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