Definition:Orthodox
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Etymology
From orthodoxus, from orthodoxos, from orthos + doxa.
Adjective
- Conforming to the established, accepted or traditional faith or religion.
- Adhering to whatever is traditional, customary or generally accepted.
Synonyms
- (adhering to whatever is traditional, customary, accepted): conventional, conservative, mainstream
Antonyms
- (adhering to whatever is traditional, customary, accepted): liberal, outlandish, unorthodox
- (adhering to established religious doctrine or tradition): heretic, unorthodox, heterodox
Related terms
- Eastern Orthodox
- Greek Orthodox
- orthodoxy
- Russian Orthodox
- Serbian Orthodox
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