orthodoxy
orthodox belief or practice.
orthodox character.
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Origin of orthodoxy
1Other words from orthodoxy
- an·ti·or·tho·dox·y, noun
- hy·per·or·tho·dox·y, noun
- pro-or·tho·dox·y, adjective
- un·or·tho·dox·y, noun, plural un·or·tho·dox·ies.
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How to use orthodoxy in a sentence
He hardly spares any codified religion from his angry denunciations, including orthodoxy.
But his picture is far richer than the grim founder worship usually found in American political orthodoxy.
Paul has generated positive headlines with a pivot away from party orthodoxy in recent months.
What was his argument against the moderate McMahon, who was so willing to buck his own party orthodoxy?
In short, the proposals of the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee have already become party orthodoxy.
The new creed, called the King's Book, approved by the houses of convocation, and made the standard of English orthodoxy.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe has been all his life an ardent Whig, and Clay and Webster were his standards of political orthodoxy.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot | William Gannaway BrownlowBy this time a sad departure from primitive orthodoxy of belief had already taken place.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowEven orthodoxy must trip it on tiptoe; there was always some prejudice, some susceptibility to consider.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdIt was, however, resolutely opposed, and an outward orthodoxy rigidly kept up.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas Inman
British Dictionary definitions for orthodoxy
/ (ˈɔːθəˌdɒksɪ) /
orthodox belief or practice
the quality of being orthodox
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