German word

orthodox

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔɐ̯toˈdɔks/

Meaning

  • adjectiveorthodox

Example

Das ist eine orthodoxe Meinung.

That is an orthodox opinion.

Illustration for orthodox (orthodox)

More examples

Sein orthodoxer Glaube prägt seine Haltung.

His orthodox faith shapes his attitude.

Core concept

A guarded path follows an inherited rulebook instead of taking an untested turn.

Common phrases

  • orthodoxer Glaube

    orthodox faith

  • orthodoxe Auffassung

    orthodox view

Similar words

konservativ: Resistant to change and committed to older ideas or institutions.
traditionell: Based on customs or practices maintained for many years.
konventionell: In keeping with usual practices or accepted social standards.
religiös: Relating to religious matters or shaped by religious faith.

Definition in German

Sich streng nach überlieferten Regeln, Lehren oder Bräuchen richtend.

Word origin

German orthodox entered through Latin orthodoxus from Greek orthodoxos, combining orthos 'right' with doxa 'opinion' or 'belief'.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, orthodox takes normal German endings before nouns, as in 'eine orthodoxe Meinung'.

Other meanings

  • Eastern Orthodoxadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Orthodoxieorthodoxynoun
  • OrthodoxeOrthodox Christiannoun

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