orthodox

orthodoxe

Qui suit les croyances et pratiques établies d’une religion ou d’un courant de pensée.

En anglais simple : Following the established beliefs and practices of a religion or system of ideas.

• His beliefs are strictly orthodox.
• She follows orthodox Jewish practices at home.
• The teacher defended an orthodox interpretation of the religious text.

Synonymes : traditional, conventional

Contraires : unorthodox, heretical

Expressions courantes : orthodox beliefs, orthodox teachings, orthodox religious practice

conventionnel, orthodoxe

Qui suit des méthodes ou des idées généralement considérées comme normales.

En anglais simple : Following the methods or ideas that most people accept as normal.

• They used orthodox teaching methods.
• Her approach was more orthodox than mine.
• The results challenged orthodox ideas about how children learn.

Synonymes : conventional, standard, traditional

Contraires : unorthodox, unconventional

Expressions courantes : orthodox methods, an orthodox approach, orthodox economic theory