1. Plural of neoorthodoxy; theological or philosophical movements that revive or reinterpret orthodox doctrines in modern contexts, particularly in 20th-century Protestant theology.
Usage: formal; theology; academic

Examples

• The neoorthodoxies of the early twentieth century sought to reclaim traditional Christian doctrine while engaging with contemporary philosophy.
• Scholars debated the merits and limitations of various neoorthodoxies in Protestant theology.
• Barth's work influenced several neoorthodoxies that emerged after World War I.
• These neoorthodoxies represented a reaction against the perceived excesses of liberal theology.