Definition of catechism Catechism
/kæˈtʌkɪˌzʌm/ - [katukizum] - cat•e•chism
We found 9 definitions of catechism from 5 different sources.
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What does catechism mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: catechisms |
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| catechism - an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers | ||
| book physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop" | ||
| catechism - a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views | ||
| interrogatory, interrogation, examination formal systematic questioning | ||
| political science, government, politics the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- catechism (Noun)
A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity. - catechism (Noun)
A basic manual in some subject. - catechism (Noun)
A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- catechism (n.)
A form of instruction by means of questions and answers. - catechism (n.)
A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.
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catechism
An elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion.
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🔤- catechism, noun, singular of catechisms.
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