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CATECHISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("catechism" is a kind of...):
book (a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together))
Derivation:
catechise (give religious instructions to)
catechismal (of or relating to a catechism summarizing the principles of Christianity)
catechist (one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism))
catechistic (of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism)
catechize (give religious instructions to)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("catechism" is a kind of...):
examination; interrogation; interrogatory (formal systematic questioning)
Domain category:
government; political science; politics (the study of government of states and other political units)
Derivation:
catechise; catechize (examine through questioning and answering)
