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
3
capitalized
a
: Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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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Trump has discarded decades of American foreign policy orthodoxy, forging ahead in pursuit of new deals with countries like Russia – while other allies like Ukraine are left as collateral damage. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 The real significance of those proportions lies in their active rejection of EV design orthodoxy. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025 Civilization to them means one truth, one worldview, one way to be, one knowledge set, one valid history, one politics, one religion, one orthodoxy, one language. Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025 Experts say the fact that Ms. Weidel’s personal life defies party orthodoxy actually enhances her claim to carry the AfD banner and makes the party appear more mainstream. Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orthodoxy

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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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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