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Word: Orthodox
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English: from Greek orthodoxos (probably via ecclesiastical Latin), from orthos ‘straight or right’ + doxa ‘opinion’
ˈɔːθədɒks
following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice
Short Definition:following traditional rules or beliefs of religion etc.
Examples:- Burke's views were orthodox in his time
- orthodox medical treatment
- orthodox Hindus
of the ordinary or usual type; normal
Short Definition:of ordinary or usual type
Examples:- they avoided orthodox jazz venues
relating to Orthodox Judaism
Short Definition:relating to Orthodox Judaism
Examples:- Orthodox Jewish boys
- everyone I knew was Orthodox
relating to the Orthodox Church.
Short Definition:relating to Orthodox church
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