Dogmas: meaning, definitions and examples

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dogmas

 

[ หˆdษ’ษกmษ™z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious beliefs

Dogmas are authoritative beliefs or doctrines that are accepted as true within a religion, often without being questioned or doubted. They are considered essential to the faith and are usually taught by religious authorities.

Synonyms

creed, doctrine, tenet

Examples of usage

  • The dogma of the Trinity is central to Christian belief.
  • The church's dogma on original sin is widely accepted by its members.
Context #2 | Noun

strongly held beliefs

Dogmas can also refer to strongly held beliefs or principles that are not necessarily religious in nature. These beliefs are often considered to be incontrovertibly true by those who hold them.

Synonyms

belief, conviction, principle

Examples of usage

  • He clung to the dogma that hard work always leads to success.
  • Her political dogma dictated her views on taxation and government.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogmas" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dogmas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฆเฅเคงเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dogmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dogma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dogmaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dogmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dogmas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dogmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dogmata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dogmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๆก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dogme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dogma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะณะผะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doqmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dogmas

Word origin

The word 'dogma' has its origins in Greek, coming from the term 'dogma' meaning 'opinion' or 'decree'. In ancient Greece, it referred to authoritative teachings or decrees. Over time, it evolved to encompass religious beliefs that are considered unquestionably true. The concept of dogma has been a central aspect of religious traditions throughout history, shaping the beliefs and practices of various faiths.

See also: dogmatism.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,139, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.