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Dogma Definition & Meaning

dogma
noun
  1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
  2. a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative; "he believed all the Marxist dogma"

"Dogma" in song lyrics

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  • "In these high and dry times expectorate on dogma"
    Flobots — Fight With Tools
  • "Ran over your dogma"
    Haiku D'etat — Wants vs. Needs
  • "catholic dogma"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dogma mean?
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative; "he believed all the Marxist dogma"
What part of speech is dogma?
Dogma is a noun.
How many definitions does dogma have?
Dogma has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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