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dogma

Meanings
  • noun

    A body of teachings or beliefs, especially dogmatic and authoritarian, that is accepted by a group as authoritative and true.

    - "The church's dogma on abortion is well-known."
    - "He refused to accept the dogma of his elders."
  • noun

    A principle or belief that is put forward as being established, absolute, or true.

    - "The dogma of self-reliance was deeply ingrained in American culture."
    - "The dogma that all men are created equal is a fundamental principle of democracy."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75730265"
  2. /ˈdɑɡ.mə/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5892981"
Rhymes
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goma , choma , coma
Variants
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dogma , dogmas , dogmata
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'dogma' meaning 'opinion, doctrine'.

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  1. The term 'dogma' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in ancient Greece, Rome, and Christianity.

  2. The term 'dogma' is derived from the Greek word 'dogmatikos', which means 'opinionated' or 'doctrinaire'.

Related Concepts
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  1. doctrine: Doctrine refers to a set of principles or teachings that are believed to be true and authoritative, often in a religious context.

  2. belief system: A belief system is a set of beliefs, values, and practices that define a group or individual's worldview and guide their behavior.

Quotes
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  1. The Saudi regime has tried to deflect questions about its management of the country … by supporting and spreading an uncompromising religious "dogma".

    - Fareed Zakaria,{it}Newsweek{/it},1 Oct. 2001

  2. It had long been biological "dogma" that whales were scarce in the open ocean, but the Navy was picking up whale songs thousands of miles from land.

    - Sharon Begley et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},31 Jan. 2000

  3. For in creating a cultural orthodoxy designed to combat racism, urban disorder, and a legacy of oppression, we subject ourselves to delusional "dogma", the tyranny of conformity …

    - Gerald Early,{it}Harper's{/it},January 1997

  4. He was known for his ability to burst the bubble of generally accepted "dogma", to puncture it with data and detached observations.

    - Sherwin B. Nuland,{it}New Republic{/it},19 Feb. 2001
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Dogma has been used extensively in various fields such as religion, philosophy, and politics. In religion, dogma refers to the beliefs and teachings considered essential and binding for members of a faith. In philosophy, it can refer to a principle or belief that is taken to be self-evidently true. In politics, it can refer to a set of beliefs or ideologies that are considered non-negotiable.

How to Memorize "dogma"

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    - Imagine a group of people gathered around a sacred text, reciting their beliefs and teachings as dogma.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Dogmatic and authoritarian beliefs, O - Opinion or doctrine, G - Group's authoritative teachings, M - Mandatory and binding.

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