Meaning
dogma
- a principle or belief laid down by an authority as indisputably true
- an unquestioned doctrine or rigid tenet
In a sentence
La scienza progredisce rifiutando di considerare qualsiasi teoria un dogma.
Science progresses by refusing to consider any theory a dogma.
Perché accetti quelle affermazioni politiche come se fossero dogmi indiscutibili?
Why do you accept those political claims as if they were indisputable dogmas?
Il nuovo direttore non tollera chi difende i vecchi dogmi aziendali.
The new director does not tolerate anyone defending old corporate dogmas.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dogma | masculine · singular |
| dogmi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun of Greek origin; irregular plural is 'dogmi'.
- Commonly used outside religion to criticize unyielding ideologies.