orthodoxy Definition

orthodox
adj

1. Believing in, living according to, or conforming with established or generally accepted opinions, especially in religion or morals; conventional.

Thesaurus: conventional, traditional, conservative, customary, conformist, correct, official, approved, doctrinal, kosher.
2. Belonging or relating to the Orthodox Church.

Form: Orthodox (usually)
3. Belonging or relating to the branch of Judaism which keeps to strict traditional interpretations of doctrine and scripture.

Form: Orthodox (usually)

Derivative: orthodoxy
noun

The fact or state of being orthodox.
Thesaurus: conformity, devotion, faith.

An established opinion, especially in religion.
Thesaurus: tradition, dogma, doctrine, faith.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin, from Greek orthos straight or correct + doxa opinion.