Definitions

  • adj. (of a person) Following Modern Orthodox practice without fully (or at all) subscribing to the theology and beliefs of Modern Orthodoxy.

Example Sentences

  • "I just think we didn't mesh—I'm a very spiritual person, and he's orthoprax and just doesn't find meaning in davening."

Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • clipping of 'Orthodox' + 'practice'

    • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      ortho-prax

Notes


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