Orthodox
/ˈɔːr.θə.dɒks/noun
Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.
Did you know?In ancient times, 'orthodoxy' was as much about power and control as it was about belief, often used to silence dissenters.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ortho-
“straight, correct”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὀρθός (orthos)
“straight, right”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δόξα (doxa)
“opinion, belief, glory”
Middle French
French
orthodoxe
“pertaining to right opinion or belief”
Late Middle English
English
orthodox
“conforming to the approved form of doctrine”
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