neoorthodox

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adjective

neo·​or·​tho·​dox ˌnē-ō-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks 

: 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

neoorthodoxy

ˌnē-ō-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē 

noun

neoorthodoxy

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noun

neo·​orthodoxy "+ 

: a 20th century movement in Protestant theology characterized by a reaction against liberalism, reemphasis on some orthodox Reformation doctrines (as God's transcendence, the fallen state of man, the inevitability of man's sin and his responsibility for it, discontinuity between time and eternity), and renewed stress on classic Protestant formularies interpreted through biblical language and symbolism compare crisis theology, dialectical theology

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

neo- + orthodox entry 1

Noun

ne- + orthodoxy

First Known Use

Adjective

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neoorthodox

• heterodox
• homeobox
• unorthodox
• aftershocks
• chatterbox
• chickenpox
• equinox
• firebox
• goldilocks
• hollyhocks
• interlocks
• orthodox