1. 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.