Complete Definition of "doctrine"

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English

Etymology
From OF. #French|doctrine.

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  2. 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

indoctrinate

Translations
trans-top|belief
Czech: doktrína f
Finnish: oppi, doktriini
French: doctrine f
Greek: δ�γμα (dógma) n
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Italian: dottrina f
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trans-top|body of beliefs or teachings
Finnish: oppi, opinkappale, doktriini
French: doctrine f
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Italian: dottrina f
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French
Etymology
From L. doctrina, diminutive from doctus, taught, perfect passive participle of docere, teach

Noun
fr-noun|f
##English|doctrine

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