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- Dictionarydoctrine/ˈdɒktr(ɪ)n/
noun
- 1. a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group: "the doctrine of predestination"
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The meaning of DOCTRINE is a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma. How to use doctrine in a sentence. Did you know?
DOCTRINE definition: 1. a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted…. Learn more.
Doctrine definition: a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government. See examples of DOCTRINE used in a sentence.
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. The etymological Greek analogue is "catechism".
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.
A doctrine is a set of principles or beliefs, especially religious ones. ...the Marxist doctrine of perpetual revolution. [ + of] I disagree with the doctrine that the writer's life and intention have no bearing on his texts. Synonyms: teaching, principle, belief, opinion More Synonyms of doctrine. 2. countable noun.
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. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
