dogma
1 synonym for dogma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dogma
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
religious dogma
political dogma
challenge the dogma
Etymology
From Greek dogma, "opinion, tenet," from a verb meaning "to seem good, to think."
Full origin of dogma →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.
