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

He was uncaught by any orthodoxy, would talk back to any authority, and often voiced the unwelcome but true intrusive thought. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

The sartorial orthodoxy of masculine style was born in revolution, raised in industry, came of age in a culture of capitalism, reached maturity through the language of democracy, and then traveled across the globe through colonialism. — Literary Hub, 25 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

Today, the left simply demands compliance with progressive orthodoxy, and nothing short of compliance is acceptable. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 4 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