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neoorthodox

adjective neo·or·tho·dox \ ˌnē-ō-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks \

Definition of neoorthodox

: of or relating to a 20th century movement in Protestant theology characterized by a reaction against liberalism and emphasis on various scripturally based Reformation doctrines
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neoorthodoxy

play \ˌnē-ō-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē\ noun

Origin and Etymology of neoorthodox

neo- + 1orthodox

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