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doctrine

doctrine

Meaning of doctrine

a set of official beliefs or principles

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British English/ˈdɒktrɪn/
American English/ˈdɑktrɪn/
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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between doctrine / ideology / creed / principle / belief

D
🇬🇧English
doctrine

the standard term for an official set of beliefs or principles

C2Very Often

The party abandoned its old doctrine.

I
🇬🇧English
ideology

broader than doctrine; a whole system of ideas, often political

C2Often

Their ideology shaped every decision they made.

C
🇬🇧English
creed

a set of religious beliefs or strongly held principles

C2Often

The church upheld a strict creed.

P
🇬🇧English
principle

an individual rule, idea, or standard, not a full doctrine

C2Very Often

Honesty is one of their guiding principles.

B
🇬🇧English
belief

a personal or shared conviction; less formal and less system-like

C2Very Often

She acted according to her beliefs.

T
🇬🇧English
teaching

the content of what is taught, especially in religion or philosophy

C2Often

The teaching of the philosopher influenced later thinkers.

D
🇬🇧English
dogma

a belief that is accepted without question, often with a negative tone

C2Often

He rejected the dogma of the old regime.

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/ˈdɒktrɪn/

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doctrine

doctrine transcription

/ˈdɒktrɪn/, /ˈdɑktrɪn/

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doctrine meaning: what does it mean?

a set of official beliefs or principles

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