or·tho·dox 
/ˈoɚθəˌdɑ:ks/ adjective
/ˈoɚθəˌdɑ:ks/ adjective 1 [more orthodox; most orthodox] : accepted as true or correct by most people : supporting or believing what most people think is true : conventional
▪ He took an orthodox approach to the problem. ▪ orthodox thinking ▪ orthodox political views ▪ She believes in the benefits of both orthodox medicine and alternative medicine. — opposite unorthodox 2 a or Orthodox : accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion
▪ Orthodox Jews ▪ He is a very orthodox Muslim.
b Orthodox : of or relating to the Orthodox Church
▪ I attend an Eastern Orthodox church. ▪ My grandmother is Russian Orthodox.
▪ He took an orthodox approach to the problem. ▪ orthodox thinking ▪ orthodox political views ▪ She believes in the benefits of both orthodox medicine and alternative medicine. — opposite unorthodox
▪ Orthodox Jews ▪ He is a very orthodox Muslim.
b Orthodox : of or relating to the Orthodox Church
▪ I attend an Eastern Orthodox church. ▪ My grandmother is Russian Orthodox.
