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dogmas

Meanings
  • noun

    A set of beliefs or doctrines held by a group, especially one that is strongly held and not easily changed.

    - "The dogmas of the Catholic Church are deeply ingrained in its followers."
    - "The scientific community has rejected many pseudoscientific dogmas."
  • noun

    A principle or position that is accepted as authoritative without question.

    - "The dogmas of Greek philosophy have influenced Western thought for centuries."
    - "The dogmas of the legal profession must be upheld to maintain order."
Rhymes
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dogmas , homas , masquerades , oblasco , plasmas
Variants
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dogma , dogmas , dogmata
Etymology
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From Greek dogma (opinion, belief), from dokein (to think, seem, appear, suppose)

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  1. The term 'dogma' comes from the Greek word 'dogma', which means 'opinion' or 'belief'

  2. In ancient Greece, philosophers were often criticized for holding dogmatic views that were not open to debate or questioning

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  1. doctrine: A set of principles or teachings that are regarded as authoritative and binding for a group or organization

  2. belief: An acceptance that something is true or that something exists

  3. dogmatic: Holding beliefs or doctrines with great certainty and unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints

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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Dogmas have played significant roles in various cultures and religions throughout history. In Christianity, the term refers to the set of beliefs and doctrines held by the Catholic Church. In philosophy, dogmas are principles that are accepted as true without proof. Dogmas have also been used in literature, art, and music to explore complex ideas and themes.

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