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

3

Orthodoxy

a

: Eastern Orthodox Christianity

b

: orthodox judaism

Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence

I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.

He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.

Recent Examples on the Web

Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

For most of American history, the institutions capable of imposing orthodoxy were governments, churches, political parties, universities, and major media organizations. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

The most immediate consequence was opportunities for artists working in styles that fell outside the late modernist orthodoxy—most prominently, figuration. — 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

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for orthodoxy

• dihydroxy
• alkoxy
• deoxy
• epoxy
• ethoxy
• hydroxy
• methoxy
• peroxy
• phenoxy
• boxy
• foxy
• oxy

Kids Definition

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