Definitions

orthodox

[awr-thuh-doks] / ˈɔr θəˌdɒks /

ADJECTIVE

accepted, traditional

Synonyms

WEAK

according to the book acknowledged admitted approved authoritative buttoned-down by the numbers canonical conformist conservative conventional correct customary devout die-hard doctrinal established in line legitimate official old-line pious proper punctilious reactionary received recognized religious right rightful sanctioned sound square standard straight straight arrow traditionalistic true well-established

Antonyms

WEAK

heterodox unconventional unorthodox untraditional

Example Sentences

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The tradition mostly died when Napoleon defeated the last holy Roman emperor, Francis II, in 1805, although Russian Orthodox theology sometimes still casts the czars in the role of Katechon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Shomrim said it is "aware of the fact that the Orthodox Jewish community is exceptionally concerned about these threats" and said it is working closely with both Hackney and Tower Hamlets police.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The two sides also held a ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“They recognize their power is tenuous,” said Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, a religion professor at Northeastern University who has experience studying right-wing Orthodox Christianity.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The Ethiopian Orthodox Bible is made up of the largest canon of any Bible in print in the modern world.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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