1 (especially of beliefs or behaviour) generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs:
orthodox medicine * He is very orthodox in his views.
OPPUNORTHODOX
compareHETERODOX
2 following closely the traditional beliefs and practices of a religion:
an orthodox Jew
3 (Orthodox) belonging to or connected with the Orthodox Church
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