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1575–85; < Late Latin orthodoxus right in religion < Late Greek orthódoxos, equivalent to ortho- ortho- + dóx(a) belief, opinion + -os adj. suffix
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orthodox
/ (ˈɔːθəˌdɒks) /
adjective
conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour, or attitudes
conforming to the Christian faith as established by the early Church
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orthodoxly, adverbWord Origin for orthodox
C16: via Church Latin from Greek orthodoxos, from orthos correct + doxa belief
British Dictionary definitions for orthodox (2 of 2)
Orthodox
/ (ˈɔːθəˌdɒks) /
adjective
of or relating to the Orthodox Church of the East
(sometimes not capital)
- of or relating to Orthodox Judaism
- (of an individual Jew) strict in the observance of Talmudic law and in personal devotions
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