CATECHISM

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Meaning:

An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

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)

Meaning:

A series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("catechism" is a kind of...):

Domain category:

government; political science; politics (the study of government of states and other political units)

Derivation:

catechise; catechize (examine through questioning and answering)