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established orthodoxy

[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ɔːrˈθɒdəksi]
nounpl: established orthodoxies
ortodoxia estabelecida
1. A widely accepted and traditionally held belief, doctrine, or practice that is officially recognized and generally not questioned
The established orthodoxy in medicine has been challenged by new research findings.
A ortodoxia estabelecida na medicina foi desafiada por novas descobertas de pesquisa.
2. The conventional wisdom or dominant viewpoint in a particular field or society
Breaking away from established orthodoxy requires courage and innovation.
Afastar-se da ortodoxia estabelecida requer coragem e inovação.
NYC Slang
the party line
Synonyms
conventional wisdommainstream beliefaccepted doctrinetraditional practiceconsenso convencional
Antonyms
heterodoxyunorthodox viewdissenting opinionrevolutionary ideaheterodoxia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ortodoxia estabelecida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
ortodoxia consagrada
Alternative preferred in São Paulo business and intellectual circles
Portugal
ortodoxia instituída
More formal variant used in Portuguese academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

challenge the establishment
go against the grain
break with tradition
think outside the box
questionar o status quo
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