article of faith

noun

1. a fundamental belief; tenet.

article of faith

noun

1. Christianity any of the clauses or propositions into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided

2. a deeply held belief

Word History and Origins

Origin of article of faith¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Standing with the administration was more than a duty to Cheney; it was an article of faith.

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Achieving Welsh independence has long been an article of faith for activists.

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The headstone, regardless of its attempt at humor, runs contrary to an article of faith: that D.B.

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It’s an unquestioned article of faith, for instance, that left-wing policies and programs are both impractical and politically toxic.

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These ideas have been articles of faith for so long now that I wonder if modern Republicans even know why they believe in them.

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