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dogma

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɔɡmə/ · UK /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma means: A belief treated as certainly true, even when there is little or no evidence for it.

noun

UNQUESTIONED BELIEFC1

A belief treated as certainly true, even when there is little or no evidence for it.

  • She questioned the party’s dogma.
  • Evidence matters more than dogma in science.
  • They rejected the old economic dogmas.

Similar words: doctrine, tenet

Common phrases: political dogma, challenge dogma, accepted dogma

RELIGIOUS DOCTRINEC1

An official religious belief that followers are expected to accept as true.

  • The priest explained a church dogma.
  • Their debate focused on religious dogma.
  • These dogmas form part of the church’s teaching.

Similar words: doctrine, tenet

Common phrases: religious dogma, church dogma, catholic dogma

Questions about dogma

What does dogma mean?

A belief treated as certainly true, even when there is little or no evidence for it.

What is dogma in other languages?

Türkçe: dogma · Español: dogma · Français: dogme · Deutsch: Dogma · Italiano: dogma · 日本語: ドグマ

How do you pronounce dogma?

In American English /ˈdɔɡmə/; in British English /ˈdɒɡmə/.

How do you use dogma in a sentence?

She questioned the party’s dogma. Evidence matters more than dogma in science.

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