Orthodox meaning

What does “orthodox” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“orthodox” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism.

orthodox

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
“Orthodox Judaism”
SynonymsJewish-Orthodox
adhering to what is commonly accepted
“an orthodox view of the world”
Oppositesunorthodox
of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
SynonymsEastern Orthodox Russian Orthodox Greek Orthodox

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University