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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    belief tenet doctrine creed principle conviction opinion view perspective attitude stance position philosophy ideology theory notion concept idea thought persuasion conviction assertion proclamation declaration pronouncement dictate mandate decree edict ordinance law rule regulation canon maxim precept teaching gospel dictum saying adage aphorism motto slogan principle dogmatic orthodox traditional conservative rigid inflexible unyielding uncompromising obstinate stubborn unshakeable unwavering unrelenting unflinching

    Meaning of Dogma

    The primary meaning of the word "Dogma" refers to a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

    Definitions

    • A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
    • A dogmatic belief or doctrine
    • A fixed idea or notion

    Etymology of Dogma

    The word "Dogma" originates from the Greek word "δόγμα" (dogma), meaning "opinion" or "tenet"
    Historically, the term was used in ancient Greece to refer to a philosophical or theological doctrine
    In Christian theology, dogma refers to a doctrine or teaching that is considered to be divinely revealed and therefore absolutely true

    Example Uses

    • The company's dogma is that the customer is always right
    • The politician's dogmatic views on immigration sparked controversy
    • The religious dogma of the sect was based on a literal interpretation of scripture

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    open-mindedness flexibility doubt uncertainty skepticism questioning inquiry investigation analysis critique objection dissent disagreement opposition resistance rebellion heresy heterodoxy unorthodoxy liberalism progressivism radicalism revisionism iconoclasm nonconformity individuality freedom autonomy independence

    Related Nouns

    theology philosophy ideology doctrine creed principle tenet conviction opinion view perspective attitude stance position philosophy theory notion concept idea thought persuasion conviction assertion proclamation declaration pronouncement dictate mandate decree edict ordinance law rule regulation canon maxim precept teaching gospel dictum saying adage aphorism motto slogan

    Related Verbs

    believe think consider regard view perceive conceive imagine suppose assume presume profess declare assert proclaim announce pronounce dictate mandate decree ordain enact establish institute formulate expound teach preach disseminate propagate promote advocate defend uphold maintain support justify rationalize

    Related Adjectives

    dogmatic orthodox traditional conservative rigid inflexible unyielding uncompromising obstinate stubborn unshakeable unwavering unrelenting unflinching absolute certain sure confident convinced persuaded committed dedicated devoted fervent zealous passionate fanatical extreme radical revolutionary reactionary retrogressive outdated obsolete anachronistic old-fashioned reactionary