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neo·or·tho·dox | \ ˌnē-ō-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks 
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\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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The first known use of neoorthodox was in 1913
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