orthodoxy

/'ɔ:θədɔksi/

Thân thiện

The scholar's work reflects a deep commitment to orthodoxy.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
2. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)