orthodox
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• adjective
Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right, true, or established in religion, philosophy, or practice.
"The economist challenged the orthodox view that inflation is always driven by wage growth."
Relating to or designating any of the conservative or traditional branches of a major religion, especially Eastern Orthodox Christianity or Orthodox Judaism (usually capitalized).
"They attended a traditional service at the local Greek Orthodox church on Sunday morning."
Denoting a right-handed stance in boxing or martial arts in which the boxer places the left foot and left hand forward.
"The champion switched seamlessly between an orthodox stance and a southpaw stance during the bout."
• noun
A person who adheres strictly to traditional, established, or orthodox beliefs, especially a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church or Orthodox Judaism.
"Religious orthodoxes and modern reformers debated the proposed changes to the liturgical calendar."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Late Latin orthodoxus from Ancient Greek orthodoxos ('having the right opinion'), combining orthos ('straight, true, correct') and doxa ('opinion, belief, praise'), from dokein ('to think, seem').
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