doctrine

[ dok-trin ]
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noun
  1. a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines;the Monroe Doctrine.

  2. something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.

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

Origin of doctrine

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin doctrīna “teaching,” from doct(o)r doctor + -īna -ine2

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Other words from doctrine

  • self-doctrine, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for doctrine

doctrine

/ (ˈdɒktrɪn) /


noun
  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

Origin of doctrine

1
C14: from Old French, from Latin doctrīna teaching, from doctor see doctor

Derived forms of doctrine

  • doctrinal (dɒkˈtraɪnəl), adjective
  • doctrinality (ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ), noun
  • doctrinally, adverb
  • doctrinism, noun
  • doctrinist, noun

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