orthodoxy

[US]/'ɔːθədɒksɪ/
[UK]/'ɔrθədɑksi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. accepted beliefs or practices; widely held beliefs and practices.

Example Sentences

to adhere to financial orthodoxy

Orthodoxy is my doxy; heterodoxy is another man's doxy.

Hyman, Gavin. The Predicament of Postmodern Theology: Radical Orthodoxy or Nihilist Textualism? Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001, 176pp.

He adhered strictly to the orthodoxy of his religion.

The new leader challenged the orthodoxy of the organization.

The professor's teachings were based on the orthodoxy of the field.

The political party's orthodoxy was questioned by its members.

She was a staunch supporter of the orthodoxy in education.

The orthodoxy of the company's policies was being challenged by employees.

The orthodoxy of traditional medicine is being questioned by modern practitioners.

The artist's work challenged the orthodoxy of classical art.

There is a growing movement to break away from the orthodoxy of mainstream politics.

The orthodoxy of the scientific community is constantly evolving with new discoveries.

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