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doctrine

/ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/noun2 syllables

Doctrine means: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.

Synonyms for doctrine4

noun, as in a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

What does doctrine mean?1

noun

1

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Doctrine in a sentence

  • What's essential in education is not the doctrine that is taught, it's the awakening.Scott
  • That doctrine will no doubt lead to dismal consequences.unknown
  • That doctrine will no doubt lead to serious consequences.Zifre
  • Epicurus laid down the doctrine that pleasure was the chief good.Scott
  • Lutheran doctrine abolished celibacy and the worship of images.Miktsoanit
  • Mature people don't let themselves be chained down by doctrine or ideology.Miktsoanit
  • Military doctrine sets out the basic principles of military action.AlanF_US
  • A famous Japanese poet does not approve of any fixed doctrine in haiku.shekitten

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of doctrine

as a noun

plural
doctrines