Orthodox (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
  2. of, relating to, or conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved.
  3. customary or conventional, as a means or method; established.
  4. sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine.
  5. conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early church.
  6. Orthodox,
    • of, relating to, or designating the Eastern Church, especially the Greek Orthodox Church.
    • of, relating to, or characteristic of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Judaism.
adjective
  1. conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour, or attitudes
  2. conforming to the Christian faith as established by the early Church
adjective
  1. of or relating to the Orthodox Church of the East
  2. (sometimes not capital)
    • of or relating to Orthodox Judaism
    • (of an individual Jew) strict in the observance of Talmudic law and in personal devotions
Orthodox (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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