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1) the science of human beings, especially of the beginnings, development, customs and beliefs of humanity (anthropology)

2) the teaching, beliefs etc of the Roman Catholic Church (Catholicism)

3) (a system of) religious beliefs or opinions (creed)

4) to set (a person) free from mistaken beliefs (disillusion)

5) (a system of) principles of teaching, beliefs of a church, political party etc (doctrine)

6) a belief, system of beliefs (especially by the Church) to be accepted as true without question (dogma)

7) to give more knowledge to a person (about something); free a person from ignorance, misunderstanding or false beliefs (enlighten)

8) the art of controlling events by the (pretended) force of supernatural forces, superstitious beliefs etc (magic)

9) (having opinions, beliefs etc which are) generally accepted or approved (orthodox)

10) to treat (a person, group) cruelly because of beliefs or opinions (persecute)

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metaphysics

the scientific study of existence and thought

principles, knowledge

philosophy

the search for knowledge, especially the nature and meaning of existence; a calm, quiet attitude towards life, even in the face of unhappiness, danger, difficulty etc

principles, knowledge

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