1. accepted or traditional beliefs, especially in religion
Usage: plural of orthodoxy
2. conventional or widely accepted theories or methods
Usage: plural of orthodoxy

Examples

• The professor challenged several economic orthodoxies in his lecture.
• Religious orthodoxies have shaped many cultural traditions.
• She questioned the orthodoxies of her field and proposed new approaches.
• The artist rejected artistic orthodoxies and created something entirely original.
• Political orthodoxies often prevent meaningful reform.
• The scientist’s work overturned long-held orthodoxies about climate patterns.