orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē 
plural orthodoxies
Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence
I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
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Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
But the Commanders, Vikings and Eagles were not the only ones presenting a paradox to the celebration of gays with the orthodoxy of the Muslim religion on Monday.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The idea that one wrong word or departure from campus orthodoxy could yield outsize punishments and social sanctions.
—Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Vance, whom Murphy saw as someone willing to buck GOP orthodoxy at times, agreed with his theory.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
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“Orthodoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē
plural orthodoxies
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
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