orthodox
word
Definition
Describes beliefs or practices that strictly follow traditional or established rules, especially in religion or accepted customs.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in religious, cultural, or social contexts. 'Orthodox' can imply resistance to change. Common phrases: 'orthodox views', 'Orthodox Church'. Not the same as 'conservative', though often related.
Spanish: ortodoxo - tradicionalPortuguese (BR): ortodoxo - tradicionalPortuguese (PT): ortodoxo - tradicionalChinese (Simplified): 正统的 - 传统的Chinese (Traditional): 正統的 - 傳統的Hindi: परंपरागत - परम्परावादीArabic: أرثوذكسي - تقليديBengali: রূঢ়ধার্মিক - প্রথাগতRussian: ортодоксальный - православный (в контексте церкви)Japanese: 正統的な - 正教会の（宗教に関して）Vietnamese: chính thốngKorean: 정통 - 정교회(기독교 교파) (교회 관련)Turkish: ortodoksUrdu: روایتی - قدامت پسند (مذہبی یا سماجی سیاق میں)Indonesian: ortodoks - konvensional
Example Sentences
He follows orthodox traditions in his family.
basic
The Orthodox Church has many followers in Eastern Europe.
basic
Her ideas are very orthodox and do not change easily.
basic
He has pretty orthodox views when it comes to politics.
natural
She doesn't like the orthodox way of doing things—she prefers new ideas.
natural
It's hard to change orthodox beliefs in any society.
natural