1. A belief or doctrine that is considered traditional, conventional, and widely accepted within a religious, philosophical, or ideological system
The orthodox belief in Christianity regarding the Trinity is central to most denominations.
A crença ortodoxa no cristianismo sobre a Trindade é central para a maioria das denominações.
2. A conviction or principle that adheres strictly to established or conventional standards
In science, the orthodox belief was that the atom was indivisible until Rutherford's experiments.
Na ciência, a crença ortodoxa era que o átomo era indivisível até as experiências de Rutherford.