Spanish word

ortodoxia

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾtoˈðoksja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounorthodoxy

Example

La ortodoxia rechaza las nuevas ideas.

Orthodoxy rejects new ideas.

Illustration for ortodoxia (orthodoxy)

More examples

En la conversación, mucha gente acepta la ortodoxia sin cuestionarla.

In conversation, many people accept orthodoxy without questioning it.

Core concept

Loyal observance of established teachings in religion or intellectual movements.

Common phrases

  • poner en duda la ortodoxia

    question orthodoxy

  • aceptar la ortodoxia

    accept orthodoxy

  • alejarse de la ortodoxia

    move away from orthodoxy

Similar words

tradición: Inherited rituals and social customs maintained through generations.
creencia: Personally or collectively held belief considered true.
dogma: Dogmatic religious claim asserted as beyond dispute.

Definition in Spanish

Actitud o norma que mantiene la fidelidad a las enseñanzas establecidas de una religión, escuela o corriente de pensamiento.

Word origin

Derived from Greek orthos 'right' and doxa 'opinion', the word originally marked correct belief and now names the principle of faithful conformity to doctrine.

Usage tips

  • In debate or criticism ortodoxia often sounds evaluative or conservative and can carry stronger judgment in casual talk.

Opposites

Related words

  • ortodoxoorthodoxadjective
  • ortodoxismoorthodoxismnoun

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