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dogma

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Noun — A belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question.

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How to use dogma

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religious dogma political dogma challenge the dogma

Etymology

From Greek dogma, "opinion, tenet," from a verb meaning "to seem good, to think."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dogma” mean?

The word “dogma” means a belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question. In plain terms, a fixed belief that people are expected to accept as true without questioning it.

How do you pronounce “dogma”?

“Dogma” is pronounced DOG-muh (/ˈdɔɡ.mə/ in IPA).

How do you use “dogma” in a sentence?

Here is “dogma” used in a sentence: “The new manager challenged the old dogma that meetings had to happen every Monday.”

What part of speech is “dogma”?

“Dogma” is a noun.

Where does the word “dogma” come from?

The word “dogma” comes from Greek. From Greek dogma, "opinion, tenet," from a verb meaning "to seem good, to think.".

Is “dogma” a common word?

“Dogma” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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axioma creed pragma

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