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orthodoxy

Syllabification: (or·tho·dox·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈôrTHəˌdäksē/

Definition of orthodoxy

noun (plural orthodoxies)

  • 1authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice:monetarist orthodoxy he challenged many of the established orthodoxies
  • the quality of conforming to orthodox theories, doctrines, or practices:writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy
  • 2the whole community of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Christians.

Origin:

mid 17th century: via late Latin from late Greek orthodoxia 'sound doctrine', from orthodoxos (see orthodox)

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