Definition of orthodoxy
orthodoxies
1 : the quality or state of being orthodox
2 : an orthodox belief or practice
3 capitalized a : Eastern Orthodox Christianityb : orthodox judaism
People Are Reading
Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence
I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
1630
First Known Use of orthodoxy
1630
Other Jewish Religion Terms
ORTHODOXY Defined for English Language Learners
orthodoxy
playDefinition of orthodoxy for English Language Learners
-
: a belief or a way of thinking that is accepted as true or correct
-
Orthodoxy : the beliefs, practices, and institution of the Orthodox Church
Learn More about orthodoxy
-
Spanish Central: Translation of orthodoxy Nglish: Translation of orthodoxy for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up orthodoxy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!