dogma

noun

A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.

Roots

dokeodogma- · Greek · opinion, belief

Synonyms for dogma

tenetn doctrinen creedn credon principlen catechismn

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