orthodoxy

noun
UK: /ˈɔːθədɒksi/
US: /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

  1. The quality of being correct or acceptable.

    1. The school values orthodoxy above free thought.
    2. The company's orthodoxy on this matter must be reevaluated immediately.

  2. An idea or belief that is accepted by most people as correct or right.

    1. That idea is now treated as orthodoxy.
    2. The prevailing orthodoxy is that markets are always the best way of allocating resources.

  3. A system of beliefs and practices of a particular religion, especially the Orthodox Church.

    1. He converted to Russian orthodoxy.
    2. The split was ultimately about questions of ritual and orthodoxy.

Synonyms

conventionality dogma tradition belief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orthodoxy" in English means: The quality of being correct or acceptable., An idea or belief that is accepted by most people as correct or right., A system of beliefs and practices of a particular religion, especially the Orthodox Church..

The phonetic transcription of "orthodoxy" is /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ in British English and /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orthodoxy": conventionality, dogma, tradition, belief.

Example usage of "orthodoxy": "The school values orthodoxy above free thought.". More examples on the page.