Orthodoxy

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːksiː/

Orthodoxy (noun)

  1. The accepted beliefs and teachings in a religion, followed by most people in that faith.
  2. A widely accepted idea or policy in a group, often treated as the right way to think or act.
  3. 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.