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orthodox

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/ · UK /ˈɔːθədɒks/

orthodox means: Following the established beliefs and practices of a religion or system of ideas.

adjective

TRADITIONAL BELIEFSC1

Following the established beliefs and practices of a religion or system of ideas.

  • His beliefs are strictly orthodox.
  • She follows orthodox Jewish practices at home.
  • The teacher defended an orthodox interpretation of the religious text.

Similar words: traditional, conventional

Opposites: unorthodox, heretical

Common phrases: orthodox beliefs, orthodox teachings, orthodox religious practice

USUAL METHODSC1

Following the methods or ideas that most people accept as normal.

  • They used orthodox teaching methods.
  • Her approach was more orthodox than mine.
  • The results challenged orthodox ideas about how children learn.

Similar words: conventional, standard, traditional

Opposites: unorthodox, unconventional

Common phrases: orthodox methods, an orthodox approach, orthodox economic theory

Questions about orthodox

What does orthodox mean?

Following the established beliefs and practices of a religion or system of ideas.

What is orthodox in other languages?

Türkçe: ortodoks · Español: ortodoxo · Français: orthodoxe · Deutsch: orthodox · Italiano: ortodosso · 日本語: 正統な

How do you pronounce orthodox?

In American English /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/; in British English /ˈɔːθədɒks/.

How do you use orthodox in a sentence?

His beliefs are strictly orthodox. She follows orthodox Jewish practices at home.

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