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Catechism
01
a religious manual typically presented in a question-and-answer format for the purpose of teaching
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
catechisms
Examples
The catechism taught us the basic beliefs of our religion.
02
a structured series of questions posed to an individual, often a public figure, to probe their beliefs, policies, or reasoning
Examples
The candidate faced a sharp catechism from the press.
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