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Orthodox Definition & Meaning

orthodox
adjective
  1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism; "Orthodox Judaism"
  2. adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world"
  3. of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church

"Orthodox" in song lyrics

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  • "You can't sound like me, my whole style is orthodox"
    Brooklyn Zu f/ Chi-King, Felicia Ray — Pass the Mic
  • "former orthodox"
    AOL — AOL
  • "testimonies of former eastern orthodox"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does orthodox mean?
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism; "Orthodox Judaism" adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world" of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
What part of speech is orthodox?
Orthodox is an adjective.
How many definitions does orthodox have?
Orthodox has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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