Doctrine

noun

/ˈdɒktɹɪn/

Word Frequency: 28.8

Definitions

1.nounA belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

"The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

2.nounThe body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.

"What is the understanding of marriage and family in orthodox Marxist doctrine?"

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