dogma

• Nom désignant un principe ou un ensemble de principes établis par une autorité comme étant incontestablement vrais, souvent dans un contexte religieux, politique ou idéologique.

A noun referring to a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, often in a religious, political, or ideological context.

1. Religious doctrineB2formal

   A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, especially in religion.

   Dogme religieux

   • The church's dogma was questioned by some theologians.
   • He adhered strictly to the dogma of his faith.
   • Religious dogma often shapes cultural traditions.

   Synonymesarticle of faithbeliefcanoncredocreeddoctrinepreceptprincipleteachingtenet

   Antonymesdoubtheresyquestioningskepticism

2. Unquestioned beliefB2formal

   A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted without question by a group or individual.

   dogme

   • Political dogma can prevent open-minded discussion.
   • She rejected the dogma of her political party.
   • Scientific progress requires challenging established dogma.

   Synonymesarticle of faithbeliefconvictioncreeddoctrineorthodoxypreceptprincipletenet

   Antonymesdisbeliefdoubtinquiryquestioningskepticism