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- DictionaryDoc·trine/ˈdäktrən/
noun
- 1. a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group: "the doctrine of predestination"
A doctrine is a set of beliefs. The word comes from the Latin doctor for “teacher,” so think of a doctrine is the teachings of a school, religion, or political group.
Doctrine (from Latin: doctrina, meaning "teaching, instruction") is a codification of beliefs or a body of teachings or instructions, taught principles or positions, as the essence of teachings in a given branch of knowledge or in a belief system.
4 days ago · 1. a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma. 2. a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated. Collins English Dictionary.
noun. /ˈdɒktrɪn/. /ˈdɑːktrɪn/. [countable, uncountable] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc. the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. He challenged the Christian doctrine of Original Sin. He was deeply committed to political doctrines of social equality. Extra Examples.
Apr 28, 2024 · (dɒktrɪn ) Word forms: doctrines plural. variable noun. A doctrine is a set of principles or beliefs, especially religious ones. ...the Marxist doctrine of perpetual revolution. Synonyms: teaching, principle, belief, opinion More Synonyms of doctrine. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
Apr 11, 2024 · ( countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters. The Incarnation is a basic doctrine of Christianity. The Four Noble Truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.
1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma. 2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent. 3. A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs and military strategy. 4.
