orthodoxy

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

From Ancient Greek ὀρθοδοξία (orthodoxía), from ὀρθός (orthós, “correct”) + δόξα (dóxa, “way, opinion”). By surface analysis, orthodox + -y.

Such is the venomous character of orthodoxy. — Apologia pro vita sua : $b being a history of his religious opinions, John Henry Newman
Naturally he was brought up in strict orthodoxy. — Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ, Aaron Bernstein
I honoured his orthodoxy, and did not much censure his asperity. — Footsteps of Dr. Johnson (Scotland), George Birkbeck Norman Hill

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