Definition of ORTHODOXY

orthodoxy

Meanings

Plural: orthodoxies

Noun

  • the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
  • a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
  • Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.
  • Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀρθοδοξία (orthodoxía), from ὀρθός (orthós, “correct”) + δόξα (dóxa, “way, opinion”). By surface analysis, orthodox + -y.

Scrabble Score: 23

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