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ortodoxo

[ɔɾ.tɔ.ˈdɔ.ksu]
adjectivemasculinepl: ortodoxos
orthodox
1. Adhering to established religious, political, or social doctrines and practices
The Orthodox Church maintains traditional practices.
A Igreja Ortodoxa mantém práticas tradicionais.
2. Conventional, traditional, or widely accepted in terms of views or methods
His approach to teaching is not very orthodox.
Sua abordagem ao ensino não é muito ortodoxa.
3. Strictly conforming to established rules or standards
An orthodox interpretation of the law
Uma interpretação ortodoxa da lei
Synonyms
tradicionalconvencionalcanônicoconformistaestabelecido
Antonyms
heterodoxonão-convencionalinovadorradicalprogressista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ortodoxo
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ortodoxo
Standard usage; commonly used in religious and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

por métodos ortodoxos (by orthodox/traditional methods)
pensamento ortodoxo (orthodox thinking)
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