dogma

noun
UK: /ˈdɒɡ.mə/
US: /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/

  1. A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned.

    1. His political dogma is very strong and unchangeable.
    2. The rejection of established dogma is vital to scientific progress involving dogma.

  2. An official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, or conduct, as of a church.

    1. Religious dogma can provide comfort for many people.
    2. The established dogma of the church was challenged by reformers during the period.

Synonyms

doctrine creed principle tenet belief teaching

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dogma" in English means: A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned., An official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, or conduct, as of a church..

The phonetic transcription of "dogma" is /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ in British English and /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dogma": doctrine, creed, principle, tenet, belief, teaching.

Example usage of "dogma": "His political dogma is very strong and unchangeable.". More examples on the page.