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doctrine

[dok-trin]

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noun

a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.

something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.

a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin doctrīna teaching, equivalent to doct(o)r doctor + -īna -ine²

Related forms

self-doc·trine, noun

Synonyms
1. tenet, dogma, theory, precept, belief.

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World English Dictionary

doctrine (ˈdɒktrɪn)

—n
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

[C14: from Old French, from Latin doctrīna teaching, from doctor see doctor]

doctrinal

—*adj*

doctrinality

—n

doc'trinally

—*adv*

'doctrinism

—n

'doctrinist

—n

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Word Origin & History

doctrine

late 14c., from O.Fr. doctrine (12c.), from L. doctrina "teaching, body of teachings, learning," from doctor "teacher" (see doctor).

Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia

doctrine

the explication and officially acceptable version of a religious teaching. The development of doctrines and dogmas has significantly affected the traditions, institutions, and practices of the religions of the world. Doctrines and dogmas also have influenced and been influenced by the ongoing development of secular history, science, and philosophy.

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