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noun
- 1. a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true: "the dogmas of faith" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DOGMA is something held as an established opinion; especially : a definite authoritative tenet. How to use dogma in a sentence.
DOGMA definition: 1. a fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept…. Learn more.
If you refer to a belief or a system of beliefs as a dogma, you disapprove of it because people are expected to accept that it is true, without questioning it. Their political dogma has blinded them to the real needs of the country.
Dogma definition: an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church.. See examples of DOGMA used in a sentence.
In Christianity, a dogma is a belief communicated by divine revelation and defined by the Church, The organization's formal religious positions may be taught to new members or simply communicated to those who choose to become members.
DOGMA definition: a belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept as the truth, without ever doubting…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈdɒɡmə/ /ˈdɔːɡmə/ [uncountable, countable] (often disapproving) a belief or set of beliefs held by a group or organization that others are expected to accept without argument. political/religious/party dogma. She has caused a storm by calling into question one of the central dogmas of the Church. Extra Examples.
dogma. noun. /ˈdɔɡmə/ , /ˈdɑɡmə/. [uncountable, countable] (often disapproving) a belief or set of beliefs held by a group or organization, that others are expected to accept without argument political/religious/party dogma one of the central dogmas of the Church.
Dogma means the doctrine of belief in a religion or a political system. The literal meaning of dogma in ancient Greek was "something that seems true." These days, in English, dogma is more absolute. If you believe in a certain religion or philosophy, you believe in its dogma, or core assumptions.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dogma. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
