catechism

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

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”).

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