or|tho|dox

or|tho|dox: or|tho|dox «AWR thuh doks», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. generally accepted, especially in religion: »orthodox beliefs. And prove their doctrines orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks (Samuel Butler).
SYNONYM(S): canonical.

2. having generally accepted views or opinions, especially in religion; adhering to established customs and traditions: »an orthodox Methodist, a very orthodox young man.

3. approved by convention; usual; customary: »The orthodox Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey and pumpkin pie.
SYNONYM(S): conventional, standard.

4. a) conforming to the basic Christian faith as established in the early creeds. b) Especially U.S. Trinitarian.

–n.

1. a person who is orthodox.

2. such persons as a group.

╂[< Late Latin orthodoxus < Greek orthodóxos < orthós correct + dóxa opinion]

–or´tho|dox´ly, adverb.

Or|tho|dox «AWR thuh doks», adjective.

1. of or having to do with the Greek or Russian Church or one of the national churches conforming to its doctrine.

2. of or having to do with the branch of Judaism that adheres most closely to the ancient ritual, customs, and traditions: »The Orthodox and Conservative branches [of Judaism] emphasize the binding authority of that law (New York Times).

3. of or having to do with the body of Quakers that adheres most closely to the austere manner of worship and life originally associated with members of the Societf Friends.

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or´tho|dox´ly — or|tho|dox «AWR thuh doks», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. generally accepted, especially in religion: »orthodox beliefs. And prove their doctrines orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks (Samuel Butler). SYNONYM(S): canonical. 2. having generally… … Useful english dictionary
Or|tho|dox — «AWR thuh doks», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. generally accepted, especially in religion: »orthodox beliefs. And prove their doctrines orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks (Samuel Butler). SYNONYM(S): canonical. 2. having generally accepted views… … Useful english dictionary
or|tho|dox|y — «AWR thuh DOK see», noun, plural dox|ies. the holding of correct or generally accepted beliefs; orthodox practice, especially in religion; being orthodox: »All the royal children were brought up in complete orthodoxy (Lytton Strachey). It is the… … Useful english dictionary
un|or|tho|dox|y — «uhn R thuh DOK see», noun, plural dox|ies. the quality or state of being unorthodox; heresy … Useful english dictionary
ne|o|or|tho|dox|y — «NEE oh R thuh DOK see», noun. 1. a movement in Protestantism reverting to traditional Christian dogmas in reaction to liberalism. 2. any movement in other religions, such as Islam and Judaism, returning to an older form of religious beliefs and… … Useful english dictionary
ne|o|or|tho|dox — «NEE oh R thuh doks», adjective. of or characteristic of neoorthodoxy … Useful english dictionary
ul|tra-Or|tho|dox — «UHL truh R thuh doks», adjective. of or belonging to the extreme or ultrareligious wing of Orthodox Judaism … Useful english dictionary
un|or|tho|dox — «uhn R thuh doks», adjective. not orthodox; heterodox; heretical … Useful english dictionary
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