Definition of orthodox
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : conforming to established doctrine especially in religion
orthodox principles the orthodox interpretation
b : conventional took an orthodox approach to the problem orthodox medicine
2 capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting any of various conservative religious or political groups: such as
a : eastern orthodox Greek Orthodox rituals
b : of, relating to, or practicing Orthodox Judaism The core market for these vinifera wines remains Orthodox Jews who require kosher foods for religious ceremonies.— Thomas Matthews
orthodox
noun plural orthodox also orthodoxes
Definition of orthodox (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : one that is orthodox
2 capitalized : a member of an Eastern Orthodox church
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The first known use of orthodox was in the 15th century
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