Meaning of Orthodox in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    Orthodox

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

    Examples

    • « Orthodox Judaism »
  2. 2. adhering to what is commonly accepted

    Examples

    • « an orthodox view of the world »

    Synonyms

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  3. 3. of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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