Noun: orthodoxy 'or-thu,dók-see
- (religion) the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
"The orthodoxy of his beliefs aligned perfectly with the church's teachings"
- A belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
"His orthodoxy in religious matters was unquestionable"
Derived forms: orthodoxies
See also: orthodox, unorthodox
Type of: orientation, unoriginality
Antonym: heresy, heterodoxy
Encyclopedia: Orthodoxy, Autocracy, and Populism