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orthodoxy
This term carries a strong connotation of rigidity and conformity. While it can describe a stable foundation of truth within a community, it often implies a lack of flexibility or a resistance to new ideas and innovation. In a religious or ideological context, the word suggests a strict boundary between what is permitted and what is considered deviant. It is frequently contrasted with heresy or heterodoxy to highlight the tension between established authority and dissenting thought.
Meanings
The adherence to traditional or established beliefs, especially in religion or ideology.
"The church maintained a strict orthodoxy to prevent the spread of heresy."