catechism

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
  2. an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
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Webster's Dictionary (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]

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