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Word: Catechism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century: from ecclesiastical Latin catechismus, from ecclesiastical Greek, from katēkhizein (see catechize)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatɪkɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for religious instruction.
Short Definition:summary of principles of Christian religion in form of questions and answers
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