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GREEK ORTHODOX
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Greek Orthodox mean?
• GREEK ORTHODOX (adjective)
The adjective GREEK ORTHODOX has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Familiarity information: GREEK ORTHODOX used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Eastern Orthodox; Greek Orthodox; Orthodox; Russian Orthodox
Domain category:
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)
Pertainym:
Orthodox Church (derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites)
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