ˈdȯgmə also ˈdägmə noun
( plural dogmas -məz ; also dogma·ta -məd.ə, -mətə)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek, from dokein to seem good, seem, think — more at decent
1.
a. : something held as an established opinion ; especially : one or more definite and authoritative tenets
b. : a code or systematized formulation of such tenets (as by a theoretician or a school of art or philosophy)
pedagogical dogma
communist dogma
c. : a point of view or alleged authoritative tenet put forth as dogma without adequate grounds : an arrogant or vehement expression of opinion
2. : a doctrine or body of doctrines of theology and religion formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church
Synonyms: see doctrine