doctrine
/'dɔktrin/
Definition
- Noun:
- A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a religious, political, or philosophical group: A formal, codified body of principles or teachings that is considered authoritative by its adherents.
- A stated principle of government policy, especially in foreign affairs: An official or foundational policy that guides actions and decisions.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctrine of separation of powers is fundamental to the U.S. Constitution.
- Many religions have specific doctrines regarding the nature of the soul.
- The president announced a new foreign policy doctrine of strategic engagement.
Advanced Usage
- "To preach/espouse a doctrine": To actively teach or advocate for a particular set of beliefs.
- The philosopher spent his life espousing a doctrine of radical individualism.
- "Doctrinal differences": Refers to disagreements over the core principles of a belief system.
- The schism in the church was caused by deep doctrinal differences.
Variants and Related Words
- Doctrinal (adj): Relating to a doctrine or doctrines.
- The debate was over a doctrinal issue, not a practical one.
- Doctrinaire (adj/noun): Rigidly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard for practicality; a person who is so devoted.
- His doctrinaire approach made compromise impossible.
Synonyms
- Dogma: A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
- Tenet: A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
- Creed: A formal statement of religious beliefs; a system of belief.
Related Phrases
- "The Monroe Doctrine": A specific U.S. foreign policy principle from the 19th century opposing European colonialism in the Americas.
- Historians studied the long-term effects of the Monroe Doctrine.
Related Idioms
- "To be a matter of doctrine": To be an issue concerning the official, authoritative teachings of a group.
- For them, the ritual's form is not just tradition; it's a matter of doctrine.
Noun
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a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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