Definition & Meaning of "dogma"in English

Dogma

a notion or system of notions that one has to accept without questioning or arguing

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Simple

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

dogmas

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

Examples

The church's dogma was strictly enforced, leaving no room for dissenting opinions.

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