Orthodoxy
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːksiː/
Orthodoxy (noun)
- The accepted beliefs and teachings in a religion, followed by most people in that faith.
- A widely accepted idea or policy in a group, often treated as the right way to think or act.
- Strong insistence that people follow the accepted rules or beliefs, with little tolerance for change.
Examples
- Many people follow orthodoxy to keep their faith consistent.
- He studied orthodoxy and learned the accepted teachings.