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
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.
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.
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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