Pronunciation: /ˈɔrˌθɑˌdɑks/
noun a person who adheres to orthodox beliefs or practices
A1 Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on a different date than Western Christians.
A2 The orthodox of the religion strictly follow the teachings of their holy book.
B1 The orthodox of the community adhere to traditional customs and practices.
B2 The orthodox of the group insisted on maintaining the original rules and regulations.
C1 The orthodox of the organization were resistant to any changes in policy.
C2 The orthodox of the political party held firm to their conservative beliefs.
adjective adhering to what is commonly accepted, customary, or traditional
A1 She follows orthodox traditions in her religion.
A2 The orthodox approach to solving this problem is to follow the guidelines exactly.
B1 The company has an orthodox policy when it comes to employee dress code.
B2 The orthodox interpretation of the text is widely accepted among scholars.
C1 He is known for his orthodox views on political issues.
C2 The artist's work challenges orthodox beliefs and practices in the art world.
formal The orthodox beliefs of the community were deeply rooted in tradition.
informal She comes from a very orthodox family and follows their customs strictly.
slang Some people think being orthodox is old-fashioned, but I respect their traditions.
figurative His approach to problem-solving is quite orthodox, but it gets the job done.
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