/ˈdɔɡmə/ DOG-mə

Definitions

1. noun

a principle or doctrine laid down as an absolute truth or as a basis of faith

“The new company’s dogma of ‘customer-first’ approach helped them gain a loyal customer base.”

2. noun

a set of principles or beliefs held strongly and often rigidly, especially by a particular group or organization

“The new policy was met with resistance due to the company’s dogma about employee benefits.”

3. noun

a doctrine or tenet that is stubbornly or obstinately maintained

“Her dogma about the dangers of vaccination was not supported by scientific evidence.”

4. noun

a rule or principle of a particular philosophy, theory, or system

“The dogma of the ancient Greek philosophy is still studied today.”

5. verb

to impose or insist on a particular doctrine or principle as an absolute truth

“The new manager dogmatically enforced the company’s policy on social media usage.”

6. verb

to hold or maintain a particular doctrine or principle stubbornly or obstinately

“She dogmatically refused to change her stance on the issue despite the overwhelming evidence.”