orthodox

Definitions

Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

Relating to or conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early Church.

Strictly adhering to the traditional or established doctrines of a religion or ideology.

Examples

The professor held very orthodox views on the subject of classical literature.

She decided to seek an orthodox medical treatment instead of relying on alternative remedies.

The church follows an orthodox tradition that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Synonyms

traditional conventional conservative standard established accepted dogmatic

Antonyms

unorthodox heterodox unconventional radical heretical nonconformist innovative