Orthodox synonyms and antonyms

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conservative (related)
Moderate; cautious:
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approved
Having received approval.
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standard
Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.
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traditional
Of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures.
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conventional (related)
Using means other than nuclear weapons or energy:
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heterodox (antonym)
The definition of heterodox is something outside of usually accepted beliefs.
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customary
Holding or held by custom; as, customary tenants; customary service or estate.
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canonical
Authoritative; accepted
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correct
The definition of correct is something true, right or proper.
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pious
Done for the benefit of others or with the intention of encouraging good:
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proper
The definition of proper is appropriate or obeying manners and standards.
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received
Generally accepted as correct or true
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sanctioned
Adhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or tradition
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time-honored
Honored or observed because in existence or use for a long time
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establishmentarian
Of or relating to support for the political or social establishment.
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recognized
Notable; distinguished; honored.
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right
In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
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rightist
Conservative or reactionary
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usual (related)
Most commonly occurring
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waldensian (related)
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accepted
Generally regarded as true, valid, proper, etc.; conventional; approved
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traditionalistic
Of, supporting, or pertaining to traditionalism.
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doctrinal
Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
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unorthodox (antonym)
Breaking with convention or tradition; not orthodox.
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untraditional (antonym)
Not traditional, or departing from tradition
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unconventional (antonym)
Atypical
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conformist
Conforming to established customs etc
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straight
Following a direct or correct method or approach; systematic:
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right-wing
(Politics) politically in favor of preserving traditional social orders and hierarchies, and/or government non-interference in economic affairs
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tory
Of, being, or having the conservative principles of a Tory
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traditionalist
Strongly favoring retention of the existing order
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right-winger
A person who belongs to the political right.
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accept (related)
(Obsolete) Accepted.
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agree (related)
Generally approved or agreed upon
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keep (related)
Strongly favoring retention of the existing order
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eastern-orthodox
Pertaining to the faith, practices, etc. of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Russian Orthodox
of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
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greek-orthodox
Describing any Eastern Orthodox Church that is ethnically Greek or uses Greek liturgy
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secular (related)
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monophysite (related)
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evangelical (related)
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lutheran (related)
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calvinist (related)
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moslem (related)
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catholic (related)
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anglican (related)
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antiochian (related)
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the-orthodox (related)
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melkite (related)
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non-orthodox (related)
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judaism (related)
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devout
The definition of devout is dedicated to religion or sincere.
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button-down
Designating a collar, as on a shirt, having points fastened by small buttons to the front of the garment
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square
Expressed in units measuring area:
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Jewish-Orthodox
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
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  • There are, besides, in Italy some 2500 members of the Greek Orthodox Church.

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  • Rheims. For three years the strife continued, and was probably based on the opposition between the Averroists, Siger and Pierre Dubois, and the more orthodox schoolmen.

  • He was the scholarly leader of the orthodox wing of the Presbyterian church in America, and was moderator of the General Assembly of 1891.

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