article of faith en · NOUN
Meanings
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A thing that is believed as a matter of faith.
It’s an article of faith among longtermists that an event that led to the loss of 99% of humanity would be vastly preferable to one that kills off 100%.
2023 July 22, Andrew Anthony, “The pro-extinctionist philosopher who has sparked a battle over humanity’s future”, in The Observer, →ISSN:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| articles of faith | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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ga airteagal creidimh (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · de Glaubensartikel (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · el άρθρο πίστεως (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · cy erthygl ffydd (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · sv trosartikel (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · fr article de foi (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · pl artykuł wiary (thing that is believed as a matter of faith) · fi uskonkappale (thing that is believed as a matter of faith)