Synonyms for orthodox
ˈɔr θəˌdɒksor·tho·dox

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1. Orthodoxadjective

   Pertaining to the Ukranian orthodox Greek Catholic Church

   Synonyms:
   conventional, mainstream, conservative

   Antonyms:
   unorthodox, liberal, outlandish

2. orthodoxadjective

   Antonyms:
   heretical, heterodox, unorthodox

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.9 / 7 votes

1. orthodox

   Synonyms:
   correct, sound, true

   Antonyms:
   heretical, unorthodox

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1. Orthodox, Jewish-Orthodoxadjective

   of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

   "Orthodox Judaism"

   Antonyms:
   nonconformist, dissident, heterodox, dissentient, Reformed, nonconforming, unorthodox, recusant, iconoclastic, heretical

2. orthodoxadjective

   adhering to what is commonly accepted

   "an orthodox view of the world"

   Antonyms:
   Reformed, heretical, iconoclastic, recusant, heterodox, unorthodox, dissentient, nonconforming, nonconformist, dissident

3. Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodoxadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church

   Antonyms:
   heterodox, unorthodox, recusant, dissentient, Reformed, nonconforming, nonconformist, dissident, heretical, iconoclastic

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1. orthodoxadjective

   Synonyms:
   sound (in religious opinions), of the true faith, not heretical

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1. orthodoxadjective

   Antonyms:
   heterodox

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1. List of paraphrases for "orthodox":

   unorthodox, orthodoxy

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How to use orthodox in a sentence?

1. Russian Orthodox Church:

   Pope Francis chose the wrong tone, such statements are unlikely to contribute to the establishment of a constructive dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches, which is especially needed at the present time.

2. Cristian Parvulescu:

   Christian Orthodox countries are masculine societies where justice is the result of negotiation.

3. Leonardo Nourafchan:

   Whereas before you had gefilte and cholent and your kosher deli, now you're getting a whole range of cuisines, people are willing to value and appreciate traditional, authentic new food in a way that I don't think kosher Orthodox Jews were interested in, in the past.

4. Gilad Malach:

   At least 50 % say they are using sites outside of Orthodox sites -- [ the news websites ] Ynet and Haaretz -- and this is dangerous for the leadership, but it is an opportunity to get access to information.

5. Tony Perkins:

   It is an egregious attack on the freedom to believe and live according to those beliefs. It would position the government to lord over churches and other faith-based institutions, dictating potentially who they hire, how their facilities are used, and even punishing them for not falling in step with a view of human sexuality that directly contradicts orthodox biblical teaching.