English noun: catechism | |||
1. | catechism (communication) a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views | ||
Broader (hypernym) | examination, interrogation, interrogatory | ||
Domain category | government, political science, politics | ||
2. | catechism (communication) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers | ||
Broader (hypernym) | book | ||