CEFR C1

dogma

noun

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Examples

The political group was criticized for clinging to an outdated dogma that ignored modern economic realities.
Religious dogma often dictates specific moral codes that followers are expected to uphold without question.

Synonyms: belief, tenet, doctrine, creed

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dogma (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒɡmə/

Definition

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Examples

The political group was criticized for clinging to an outdated dogma that ignored modern economic realities.
Religious dogma often dictates specific moral codes that followers are expected to uphold without question.
He rejected the rigid dogma of his upbringing in favor of a more flexible, personal philosophy.

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