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The definition of orthodox is someone or something that strictly adheres to religious beliefs or the conventional, normal way of doing things or normal accepted standards.

(adjective)

An example of orthodox is a person who abides by all religious doctrine.
An example of orthodox is something that is in adherence with the strict traditions of the Jewish faith.
An example of orthodox is behavior that fits in with society's accepted standards or norms.

See orthodox in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, as in religion, politics, etc.; approved or conventional [orthodox ideas]; specif.,
1. conforming to the Christian faith as formulated in the early ecumenical creeds and confessions
2. strictly conforming to the rites and traditions of Judaism, such as kashrut, the Sabbath, etc., as formulated by the Torah and Talmud
designating or of any of the churches comprised in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Origin: < Fr or LL: Fr orthodoxe < LL orthōdoxus < LGr(Ec) orthodoxos, orthodox (in religion) < Gr orthos (see ortho-) + doxa, opinion < dokein, to think: see decent

See orthodox in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Adhering to the accepted or traditional and established faith, especially in religion.
Adhering to the Christian faith as expressed in the early Christian ecumenical creeds.
Orthodox
a. Of or relating to any of the churches or rites of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
b. Of or relating to Orthodox Judaism.
Adhering to what is commonly accepted, customary, or traditional: an orthodox view of world affairs.

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