orthodox

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːθədɒks/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːrθədɑks/

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• Hyphenation: or‧tho‧dox

Adjective

Positive orthodox

Comparative more orthodox

Superlative most orthodox

1. (religion) Something that is orthodox follows the practices that are accepted by a faith or religion.

   He's an orthodox Christian, not a Catholic.

2. Something that is orthodox follows what is normal or is accepted more often.
   • Synonyms: conservative and conventional
   • Antonyms: liberal and unorthodox

   His fighting style was very orthodox.