Dogma
/ˈdɒɡ.mə/noun
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Did you know?The term 'dogma' has been used since ancient times to denote rigid beliefs, often linked to the suppression of dissenting thoughts, invoking a sense of intellectual captivity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δόγμα (dógma)
“That which is thought, belief, opinion.”
Late Latin
Latin
dogma
“A belief or doctrine established by a church or authority.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
dogma
“A formalized belief system, often in religious contexts.”
16th Century
English
dogma
“A principle or set of beliefs held to be authoritative and unquestionable.”
Modern English
English
dogma
“An established opinion or belief, particularly in religious or philosophical contexts.”
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