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nonorthodox

adjective
non·​or·​tho·​dox | \ ˌnän-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce nonorthodox (audio) \

Definition of nonorthodox

1a : not conforming to established doctrine … teaches nonorthodox Christian doctrine … — The Virginian-Pilot
b : unconventional, unorthodox … nonorthodox approaches are needed.— Elaine Ciulla Kamarck
2 non-Orthodox : of or relating to branches of Judaism other than Orthodox Judaism non-Orthodox prayer services

First Known Use of nonorthodox

1819 , in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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