English · Slang Attested

orthobro

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Meaning · English

A term for a young man, typically a convert or inquirer into Eastern Orthodox Christianity, who engages with the faith primarily online or superficially without deep spiritual integration.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “orthobro” mean?

A term for a young man, typically a convert or inquirer into Eastern Orthodox Christianity, who engages with the faith primarily online or superficially without deep spiritual integration.

Is “orthobro” formal or informal?

orthobro is generally derogatory, slang.

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