Definition
orthodoxes
noun
- Plural of orthodox; people who hold or practice orthodox beliefs, especially in religion.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to members of the Orthodox Christian Church.; Can refer to adherents of orthodox views in any field.
Examples
- The orthodoxes in the community maintained strict adherence to traditional practices.
- Many orthodoxes gathered at the cathedral for the Easter celebration.
- The orthodoxes disagreed with the modernist interpretation of the doctrine.
- In academic circles, the orthodoxes resisted the new theoretical framework.
- The orthodoxes preserved ancient customs passed down through generations.