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gospel
noun
A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
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ˈɡɒspəl
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noun
A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
“Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed”
noun
An unquestionable truth
“His word was gospel”
noun
The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
noun
Folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
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Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
His word was gospel
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