orthodoxy
intermediateB2/ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːksɪ/ · or-tho-dox-y
Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
Meanings
Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
اجازت یافتہ یا عمومی طور پر قبول شدہ نظریہ، عقیدہ یا عمل۔
رتیبی
rateebi
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Common Collocations
- religious orthodoxy
- political orthodoxy
- cultural orthodoxy
Example Sentences
The church requires adherence to its orthodoxy.
چرچ اپنے رتیبی پر عمل کرنے کی ضرورت رکھتا ہے۔
Church apne rateebi par amal karne ki zaroorat rakhta hai.
In some cultures, questioning the orthodoxy can lead to social ostracism.
کچھ ثقافتوں میں، رتیبی پر سوال اٹھانے سے سماجی اخراج ہو سکتا ہے۔
Kuch saqafat mein, rateebi par sawal uthane se samaji ikhraaj ho sakta hai.
He became well-known for challenging the orthodoxy of the time.
وہ اپنے وقت کی رتیبی کو چیلنج کرنے کے لیے مشہور ہو گیا۔
Woh apne waqt ki rateebi ko challenge karne ke liye mashhoor ho gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'orthodoxy' as 'orderly beliefs'.
Imagine a traditional church with lengthy rows of aligned pews, symbolizing adherence to established doctrines.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "orthodoxia" — correct opinion
First known use: 15th century
The term 'orthodoxy' has its roots in the Greek word 'orthodoxia', which means 'correct belief' or 'right opinion'. It has been used historically within religious contexts to denote adherence to accepted norms and doctrines.