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orthodoxy

[/ˈɔːrθədɒksi/]
nounfemininepl: orthodoxies
ortodoxia
1. Adherence to traditional, established, and widely accepted beliefs, especially in religion
The orthodoxy of the Catholic Church has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
A ortodoxia da Igreja Católica permaneceu praticamente inalterada por séculos.
2. The body of conventional doctrine or belief in any field
Scientific orthodoxy was challenged by the revolutionary new theory.
A ortodoxia científica foi desafiada pela nova teoria revolucionária.
3. Conformity to accepted standards or conventional ideas
She rejected the orthodoxy of her upbringing to pursue her own path.
Ela rejeitou a ortodoxia de sua educação para seguir seu próprio caminho.
Synonyms
conventionalityconformitytraditiondogmacanonical belief
Antonyms
heterodoxyheresynonconformityunorthodoxydissent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ortodoxia
Standard usage in academic and religious contexts
Portugal
ortodoxia
Standard usage, also used in philosophical and theological discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

break from orthodoxy - romper com a ortodoxia
challenge the orthodoxy - desafiar a ortodoxia
the prevailing orthodoxy - a ortodoxia predominante
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