Orthodox – following acceptable rules or beliefs conforming to established principles
(Pronounciation aw-thuh-dox)
To remember the definition of the word orthodox, use the following mnemonic:
The author of the document (orthodox) says you must follow his rules.
Examples of orthodox in a sentence.
The tenured economic professors who had taught their orthodox ideas for years did not appreciate questions from the newly hired professor.
The young man identified as Greek Orthodox.
During the orthodox sex education class, the teacher repeated the same lecture she had been repeating for ten years.