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doctrine
[ dok-trin ]
noun
- a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government:
Catholic doctrines;
the Monroe Doctrine.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- 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.
doctrine
/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ; ˈdɒktrɪn; dɒkˈtraɪnəl /
noun
- a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
- a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
Derived Forms
- ˈdzٰԾ, noun
- dzˈٰԲ, adverb
- doctrinality, noun
- ˈdzٰԾ, noun
- doctrinal, adjective
Other Word Forms
- -dztԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
Example Sentences
He told Miller to consider the “spiritual ramifications” of his behavior under church doctrines, to repent and make restitution.
Although he followed the church’s conservative doctrines on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, he shook up the conservative norms of the church when he told clerics not to be “obsessed with” those issues.
The formal document from the Vatican’s doctrine office reiterated the church’s contention that marriage is a lifelong sacrament between a woman and a man.
The religion has no specific doctrines against vaccinations, but they tend to avoid many modern aspects of life, including the health care system.
Like their male counterparts in online Christian discourse, Halili and Reitsma don't seem much interested in Christian doctrines about feeding the poor, healing the sick or welcoming the stranger.
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