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The Meaning of orthodox

  • (a.) Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures; -- opposed to heretical and heterodox; as, an orthodox Christian.
  • (a.) According or congruous with the doctrines of Scripture, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, or the like; as, an orthodox opinion, book, etc.
  • (a.) Approved; conventional.

Synonyms

Orthodox , Jewish-Orthodox , Orthodox , Eastern Orthodox , Russian Orthodox , Greek Orthodox

Antonyms

unorthodox

Rhymes

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