Meaning of the word dogma in English

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dogma

US /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/

UK /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/

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

Example:

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The church's dogma states that salvation is achieved through faith.

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He challenged the prevailing scientific dogma of his time.

Synonym:

doctrine belief creed tenet canon

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