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Orthodoxy (Noun)

The quality of being orthodox (especially in religion).

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The church's strict adherence to orthodoxy led to a split with the more liberal faction.
Her views on theology were seen as a challenge to the prevailing orthodoxy of the time.
The new priest was known for his unwavering commitment to orthodoxy and tradition.
In some cultures, deviating from orthodoxy can result in severe social and economic consequences.
The theologian's book was criticized for questioning the long-held orthodoxy of the church's teachings.

A belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Her desire to adhere to medical orthodoxy in treating patients has gained her widespread recognition.
Throughout the academic years, she argued for maintaining educational orthodoxy within traditional settings.
Within certain strict artistic traditions, creators sometimes questioned artistic orthodoxy, yielding eclectic responses from various peers and galleries alike.
These critical breakthroughs presented more obstacles as opposition clashed harshly against current notions supporting national political orthodoxy.
Non-Alignment presented ongoing disagreements surrounding longstanding local health, consumer economic or possibly extreme free expression civic activism-related 'police-related-sorts social behavior norm-changing rules'.