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orthodox

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/ˈɔːrθədɒks/ · or-tho-dox

Conforming to established doctrine, particularly in religion.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Conforming to established doctrine, particularly in religion.

مخصوص عقیدے یا تعلیم کے مطابق ہونا، خاص طور پر مذہب میں۔

آرتھوڈوکس

orthodox

Formal: متدین

Synonyms

conventionaltraditionalestablishedروایتیمستحکممعمولی

Antonyms

unorthodoxhereticalnonconformistغیر روایتیبغاوتیناروا

Common Collocations

  • orthodox beliefs
  • orthodox practices
  • orthodox medicine

Example Sentences

The orthodox teachings of the church emphasize the importance of tradition.

چرچ کی روایتی تعلیمات روایات کی اہمیت پر زور دیتی ہیں۔

Church ki riwajati taleemat riwayat ki ahmiyat par zor deti hain.

He follows an orthodox approach to medicine, preferring traditional methods.

وہ دوائی کے لئے ایک روایتی نقطہ نظر اپناتا ہے، روایتی طریقوں کو ترجیح دیتا ہے۔

Woh dawa ke liye aik riwajati nuqta zar apnata hai, riwajati tareeqon ko tarjeeh deta hai.

In many cultures, orthodox practices are respected and followed devoutly.

بہت سے ثقافتوں میں روایتی معاملات کا احترام کیا جاتا ہے اور دل سے ان کی پیروی کی جاتی ہے۔

Boht se saqafaton mein riwajati maamlat ka ehteram kiya jata hai aur dil se in ki pairvi ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

heterodox:Heterodox refers to beliefs that are contrary to an established or orthodox standard.

Word Family

orthodoxy
nounآرتھوڈوکسیت
orthodoxical
adjectiveآرتھوڈوکسکی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'orthodox' as 'orthobase' of beliefs, where 'orthos' means right.

Visualize a religious book that outlines the 'right beliefs'.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "orthodoxus" — having the right opinion

First known use: 15th century

The word 'orthodox' originates from the Greek word 'orthodoxos', which is a combination of 'orthos' meaning 'right' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion'. The term has been in use since the Late Middle Ages in theological and cultural contexts.