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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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DOCTRINE definition: 1. a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted…. Learn more.
1. a. : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma. Catholic doctrine. b. : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations. the Truman Doctrine. c. law : a principle of law established through past decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma. 2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent. 3. A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs and military strategy. 4.
Doctrine definition: A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma.
doctrine in American English. (ˈdɑktrɪn ) noun. 1. something taught; teachings. 2. something taught as the principles or creed of a religion, political party, etc.; tenet or tenets; belief; dogma. 3. a rule, theory, or principle of law.
doctrine definition: a belief or set of beliefs taught by a religious or political group: . Learn more.
