1. A conventional, traditionally accepted, or established way of doing something that adheres to established principles or doctrines
Following the orthodox path in medicine means adhering to evidence-based practices.
Seguir o caminho ortodoxo na medicina significa aderir às práticas baseadas em evidências.
2. A route or approach that conforms to religious, philosophical, or institutional standards and orthodoxy
He chose the orthodox path rather than experimenting with alternative theories.
Ele escolheu o caminho ortodoxo em vez de experimentar teorias alternativas.