orthodox

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Synonyms: orthopox, unorthodox, orthodoxy, orthopod, orthodome, orthogon, ortholog, orthonyx

Antonyms: orthopox, unorthodox, orthodoxy, orthopod, orthodome, orthogon, ortholog, orthonyx

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Adjective

1. [[conform|Conforming]] to the [[accepted#Adjective|accepted]], [[established#Adjective|established]], or [[traditional]] [[doctrine]]s of a given [[faith]], [[religion]], or [[ideology]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. [[adhere|Adhering]] to whatever is [[customary]], [[traditional]], or generally [[accepted#Adjective|accepted]]. {{defdate|1640s}}
3. Of the eastern churches, [[Eastern Orthodox]]. {{defdate|1772}}
4. Of a branch of Judaism. {{defdate|1853}}
5. {{lb|en|botany}} Of pollen, seed, or spores: [[viable]] for a long time; viable when [[dry#Verb|dried]] to low [[moisture]] [[content#Noun|content]]. {{defdate|c. 1975}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncommon}} An [[#Adjective|Orthodox]] [[Christian]].
2. {{lb|en|rare}} An [[Orthodox Jew]].

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