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Orthodoxy

↔️ Antonyms of "Orthodoxy"

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Word	Definition
heresynoun	(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
heterodoxynoun	(countable) A heterodox belief, creed, or teaching.
unorthodoxynoun	Lack of orthodoxy; the quality or state of being unorthodox

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Orthodoxy"

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Word	Definition
orthodoxnoun	(uncommon) An Orthodox Christian.
doctrinenoun	(countable and uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
dogmanoun	A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
lessonnoun	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
correctnessnoun	Freedom from error.
creednoun	That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
canonnoun	A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
ideologynoun	Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
dogmatismnoun	The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.
conservatismnoun	A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
conventionalitynoun	(uncountable) The state of being conventional.
traditionalismnoun	The adherence to traditional views or practices, especially with regard to cultural or religious matters.
conventionalismnoun	(uncountable) Adherence to social conventions; conventional behavior.
beliefnoun	Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
convictionnoun	(countable) A firmly held belief.
principlenoun	A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
tenetnoun	An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
faithnoun	(metonymic) A religious or spiritual belief system.
establishmentnoun	That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
conformitynoun	The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.