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orthodox belief

[/ˈɔːrθədɑːks bɪˈliːf/]
nounpl: orthodox beliefs
crença ortodoxa
1. A belief or doctrine that conforms to established or traditional religious, philosophical, or social standards
The orthodox belief in the divinity of Christ is central to Christian theology.
A crença ortodoxa na divindade de Cristo é central para a teologia cristã.
2. A conventionally accepted view or principle within a particular discipline or community
The orthodox belief in economics was challenged by Keynesian theory.
A crença ortodoxa em economia foi desafiada pela teoria keynesiana.
Synonyms
conventional belieftraditional beliefmainstream beliefestablished doctrineaccepted view
Antonyms
heterodox beliefunorthodox beliefheretical beliefunconventional beliefdissenting view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crença ortodoxa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
crença ortodoxa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
crença ortodoxa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
crença ortodoxa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break from orthodox belief
hold orthodox beliefs
challenge orthodox belief
conform to orthodox belief
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