Meaning & use
orthodox
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Conforming to established, traditional, or generally accepted beliefs or practices, especially in religion.
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She followed a strictly orthodox approach to her medical training, avoiding untested treatments.
His orthodox views on economics left little room for experimental policy.
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Capitalized ("Orthodox"), it refers to specific religious traditions, such as Orthodox Judaism or Eastern Orthodox Christianity; lowercase, it simply means conventional or traditional.
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