catechism

Definition of Catechism in English :

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Noun

1. catechism

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

2. catechism

an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Catechism

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noun

1.

instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church

2.

rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview

Catechism

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noun

1.

a handbook of questions and answers for teaching the principles of a religion

2.

any similar handbook for teaching the fundamentals of a subject

3.

a formal series of questions; close questioning

4. Obsolete

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Catechism

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n.

1.

a. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.

b. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.

2. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

3. A body of fundamental principles or beliefs, especially when accepted uncritically: "The catechism of liberal America was dominated by references to 'freedom,' 'equality,' 'democracy,;rsquo; 'individualism'" (Joseph Ellis).

4. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure.

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