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dogma

dogma

noun DOG-mah Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: Greek dogma (opinion, decree), from dokein (to seem, to think).

Usage Note

Dogma is a Greek-origin masculine noun ending in -a, following the pattern of problema, tema, sistema — all masculine despite ending in -a, a common source of errors for learners. The plural is dogmi (not dogme). It is used in religious, philosophical, and political contexts for an unquestionable principle.

Examples

"Mettere in dubbio un dogma religioso è considerato eretico."

Natural Translation

Questioning a religious dogma is considered heretical.

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