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ortodoxia

orthodoxy

noun or-toh-DOK-syah Rare

Origin: From Greek orthodoxia, 'right opinion,' from orthos 'straight' + doxa 'opinion.'

Usage Note

Ortodoxia refers to conformity to established doctrine, whether religious or ideological. Its antonym is heterodoxia. In informal usage, fuera de la ortodoxia ('outside orthodoxy') signals non-standard or unconventional approaches.

Examples

"Cuestionó la ortodoxia de la iglesia."

Natural Translation

She questioned the orthodoxy of the church.

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