Definitions for Orthodox

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Orthodox or·tho·dox

Spelling: [awr-thuh-doks]

IPA: /ˈɔr θəˌdɒks/

Orthodox is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in Orthodox (dhooortx).

Definitions for Orthodox

adjective

1. of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
2. of, relating to, or conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved.
3. customary or conventional, as a means or method; established.
4. sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine.
5. conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early church.
6. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or designating the Eastern Church, especially the Greek Orthodox Church.
7. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Judaism.

Origin of Orthodox

1575-85; Late Latin orthodoxus right in religion Late Greek orthódoxos, equivalent to ortho- ortho- + dóx(a) belief, opinion + -os adj. suffix

Examples for Orthodox

The gentleman was listed as orthodox and kosher, which is way too religious for my friend whose JSwipe account I was test-driving.

I can enjoy the orthodox Tory, though I could never understand him.

I can also enjoy the orthodox Liberal, though I understand him only too well.

Most Allentown residents of Syrian heritage are orthodox Christians from the Wadi-al-Nasara region in western Homs province.

I mean my background weighed heavily, because I was brought up in this orthodox way.

Putin also blamed Ukrainian nationalists for attacking the orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine.

She had been devoted to Macedonius, and often interceded for the orthodox.

Ben is not orthodox or particularly committed to adhering to traditional Jewish laws.

By a regular priest and bishop, sir;--orthodox and dignified clergymen!

I don't know what the orthodox people ever wanted to get up their theory of a hell for.