dogmatism
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Etymology
Origin of dogmatism
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin dogmatismus, equivalent to Latin dogmat(icus) dogmatic + -ismus -ism; replacing dogmatisme, from French
Explanation
Dogmatism is a way of thinking that is stubborn and narrow-minded, often because of prejudice and bigotry. This word has nothing to do with dogs. Rather, it has to do with being dogmatic: holding onto a view or set of views no matter what. The noun form is dogmatism, which is often a type of prejudice such as racism or sexism. Dogmatism includes a disregard for other people's opinions: there's no compromise possible.
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Example Sentences
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Dogmatism, he further warns, always leads to untenable situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2016
Dogmatism, even more than conservatism, was its bête noire.
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2014
"Dogmatism is a deadly sin in science," says Montagnier.
From Time Magazine Archive
If what is called in reproach "Saint-worship" resembled the polytheism which it supplanted, or was a corruption, how did Dogmatism survive?
From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal
This sounds like the remark of Wendell Phillips when Dogmatism was hot on the heels of the Sage of Concord: "If Emerson goes to Hell, his presence there will surely change the climate."
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers by Hubbard, Elbert
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