'Catechism' definitions:
Definition of 'catechism'
(from WordNet)
noun
A series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
noun
An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
Definition of 'Catechism'
From: GCIDE
- Catechism \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr. See Catechise.]
- 1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers. [1913 Webster]
- The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
- The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See Westminster Assembly, under Assembly. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'catechism'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- articles of religion,
- bone of contention,
- credenda,
- credo,
- creed,
- cross-interrogatory,
- cross-question,
- cult,
- debating point,
- demand,
- doctrinal statement,
- faith,
- feeler,
- formulated belief,
- gospel,
- ideology,
- inquiry,
- interrogation,
- interrogative,
- interrogatory,
- ism,
- issue,
- leader,
- leading question,
- moot point,
- point at issue,
- point in question,
- political faith,
- political philosophy,
- problem,
- query,
- question,
- question at issue,
- question mark,
- quodlibet,
- religion,
- school,
- system of belief,
- topic,
- trial balloon,
- vexed question,
- Weltanschauung,
- world view