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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 answersplay

    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 viewsplay

    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)

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