catechism

Signification (Anglais)

1. A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.
2. A basic manual in some subject.
3. A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

Concepts

catéchisme

Synonymes

dialogue

doctrine

indoctrination

initiation

teaching

Traductions

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κατήχηση

ilmihal

catequismo

catechisatie

التعليم

catequismo

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Late Latin catechismus, from Ancient Greek *κατηχισμός (*katēkhismós), from κατηχίζω (katēkhízō, “to catechize”), a later extended form of κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “to catechize, instruct, teach by word of mouth”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἠχέω (ēkhéō, “to sound, resound”).