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Definition & Meaning of "catechism"in English

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
singular
not gender specific
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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