Doxa

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑksə/

Doxa (noun)

  1. A widely accepted belief or idea in a group or society, often treated as normal without much questioning.
  2. The opinion that most people in a field or community consider correct or acceptable at a given time.

Examples

  • The doxa spreads quickly through the community.
  • Many people repeat the doxa without checking the facts.