orthodoxy
/'ɔ:θədɔksi/
Definition
- Noun:
- Agreement with established or conventional beliefs, doctrines, or standards: The state or quality of adhering to accepted, especially religious or political, beliefs and practices.
- A belief or practice that is accepted as correct or conventional: A specific doctrine or tenet that is considered authoritative and true within a particular system, especially a religion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The priest emphasized the importance of religious orthodoxy.
- In matters of political orthodoxy, the party demanded strict loyalty from its members.
- His scientific theories challenged the prevailing orthodoxy of the time.
Advanced Usage
- "To uphold/defend the orthodoxy": To actively support and protect the established beliefs or doctrines.
- The council was formed to defend the theological orthodoxy against new interpretations.
- "A challenge to the prevailing orthodoxy": An idea or action that questions or opposes the dominant, accepted system of beliefs.
- Her research paper presented a significant challenge to the academic orthodoxy.
Variants and Related Words
- Orthodox (adjective): Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion; conventional.
- He follows orthodox Jewish practices.
- Orthodoxly (adverb): In an orthodox manner.
- The ceremony was performed orthodoxly.
Synonyms
- Conventionality: Adherence to conventional practices.
- Doctrinalism: Strict adherence to doctrine.
- Conformity: Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.
Antonyms
- Heterodoxy: Deviation from accepted or orthodox beliefs.
- Unorthodoxy: The quality of not conforming to accepted standards or beliefs.
- Nonconformity: Failure or refusal to conform to established customs or beliefs.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Party orthodoxy": The officially accepted set of beliefs within a political party.
- The candidate was expelled for violating party orthodoxy.
- "Economic orthodoxy": The prevailing, widely accepted theories and policies in economics.
- The government's budget was criticized for abandoning fiscal orthodoxy.
Noun
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a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
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the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
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