orthodoxy
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or·tho·doxy

noun \ˈr-thə-ˌdäk-sē\
plural or·tho·dox·ies

Definition of ORTHODOXY

1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
3
capitalized
a : Eastern Orthodox Christianity
b : orthodox judaism

Examples of ORTHODOXY

  1. I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
  2. He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.

First Known Use of ORTHODOXY

1630

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