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Doctrine

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒk.trɪn/ (UK), /ˈdɑːk.trɪn/ (US)

Definitions

  • A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
  • A stated principle of government policy.
  • A set of teachings in a particular field of knowledge.

Usage Examples

  • The church strictly follows the doctrine of its founders.
  • The Monroe Doctrine was a significant policy in American history.
  • Legal doctrine influences judicial decisions in many cases.

Etymology

From Old French doctrine, from Latin doctrina ("teaching, learning"), derived from docere ("to teach").

Synonyms

  • Principle
  • Tenet
  • Philosophy
  • Dogma

Antonyms

  • Disbelief
  • Heresy
  • Rejection
  • Unorthodoxy

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Doctrina dok-tree-nah
French Doctrine dok-treen
German Doktrin dok-treen
Hindi सिद्धांत siddhānt
Mandarin 教义 jiào yì
Arabic عقيدة ʿaqīda
Russian Доктрина dokt-ri-na
Japanese 教義 kyōgi
Portuguese Doutrina dow-tree-na
Bengali নীতিশাস্ত্র nītiśāstra
Tamil கொள்கை koḷkai

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈdɒk.trɪn/
  • American English: /ˈdɑːk.trɪn/

Historical Usage

The term doctrine has been used since ancient times to define structured teachings in philosophy, religion, and governance.

Cultural Nuances

Some doctrines evolve over time, while others remain unchanged, reflecting rigid traditions or policies.

More Information

Doctrines shape the fundamental beliefs of societies, institutions, and ideologies. Many major religions and political systems rely on foundational doctrines to guide their principles and actions.

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