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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The idea seemed incredibly subversive to the law-enforcement orthodoxy.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
His plan anticipates raising $20 billion and harnesses public-sector economics in ways that challenge conventional market orthodoxy.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The idea seemed incredibly subversive to the law-enforcement orthodoxy.
—Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Perhaps at quite a young age, their first rebellion was to exit the orthodoxy of their family.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Orthodoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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