doctrine
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin doctrina (“teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge”), from doctor (“a teacher”), from docere (“to teach”); see doctor.
Pronunciation [edit]
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Noun [edit]
doctrine (plural doctrines)
- A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
- The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text.
- The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
- The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.
Related terms [edit]
- docent
- docile
- doctor
- doctorate
- doctrinaire
- doctrinal, doctrinally
- doctrinize, doctrinization
- document
- indoctrinate
Translations [edit]
belief
body of beliefs or teachings
External links [edit]
- doctrine in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- doctrine in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Anagrams [edit]
Dutch [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
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Noun [edit]
doctrine f (plural doctrines, diminutive doctrinetje)
- doctrine
- De doctrine stelt duidelijk dat... - The doctrine clearly states that...
French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin doctrina, diminutive from doctus, taught, perfect passive participle of docere, teach
Noun [edit]
doctrine f (plural doctrines)
