doctrinism

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Blind adherence to doctrine: "doctrinism" refers to the practice or belief system characterized by an unquestioning, often rigid commitment to a particular doctrine or set of principles, especially in political, religious, or ideological contexts.
    • Excessive emphasis on doctrine: It can also denote an attitude or approach that prioritizes doctrinal purity over practical considerations, critical thinking, or empirical evidence.
Usage Examples
  • (Blind adherence to party principles hindered flexibility.)
  • (Excessive focus on a single doctrine.)
  • (Unquestioning commitment to religious teachings.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to fall into doctrinism": to adopt a rigid, uncritical acceptance of a set of beliefs.

    • The movement fell into doctrinism after losing its founding vision. (It became inflexible and dogmatic.)

  • "doctrinism vs. pragmatism": a contrast between ideological rigidity and practical flexibility.

    • The debate between doctrinism and pragmatism often shapes policy decisions. (The tension between following principles and adapting to reality.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Doctrinaire (adj, n): a person who applies doctrine in an impractical or rigid way; also, relating to such an approach.

    • The doctrinaire manager refused to change the company’s outdated procedures. (A rigid follower of doctrine.)

  • Doctrinal (adj): relating to a doctrine or set of beliefs.

    • The doctrinal differences between the two churches were minor. (Concerning official teachings.)

  • Doctrine (n): a set of beliefs or principles held by a group.

    • The doctrine of free speech is fundamental to democracy. (A core principle.)
Synonyms
  • Dogmatism: the tendency to assert beliefs as unquestionably true.
  • Sectarianism: narrow-minded adherence to a particular group or doctrine.
  • Rigidity: inflexibility in thinking or behavior.
Phrasal Verbs
  • (The word is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms

  • Preach to the choir: to argue for a belief that is already accepted by one’s audience, often implying doctrinism.

    • His speech was doctrinism; he was just preaching to the choir. (He reinforced existing beliefs without challenging them.)

  • Stick to one’s guns: to maintain one’s position or beliefs stubbornly, akin to doctrinism.

    • Despite the evidence, she stuck to her guns out of pure doctrinism. (She refused to change her mind.)