orthodoxy

[awr-thuh-dok-see]

noun

plural

orthodoxies 

1. orthodox belief or practice.

2. orthodox character.

Other Word Forms

• antiorthodoxy noun
• hyperorthodoxy noun
• pro-orthodoxy adjective
• unorthodoxy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodoxy¹

1620–30; < Late Latin orthodoxia < Greek orthodoxía right opinion, equivalent to orthódox ( os ) ( orthodox ) + -ia -y ³

Example Sentences

Kirk traveled to college campuses to challenge liberal orthodoxy and make arguments against too much immigration and diversity policies and in support of traditional ideas of marriage.

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Then why is his state arguing in court that progressive climate orthodoxy trumps free speech?

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Bari Weiss launched the Free Press after growing disillusioned with what she described as a narrow orthodoxy at the New York Times.

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It is known for railing against what is called woke orthodoxy and has been a strong defender of Israel in its war against Hamas.

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But if it gains the official endorsement of the Supreme Court, it can become governing orthodoxy.

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Related Words

• belief 
• doctrine 
• tradition