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doctrine

[ dok-trin ]

noun

  1. a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government:

    Catholic doctrines;

    the Monroe Doctrine.

    Synonyms: belief, precept, theory, dogma, tenet

  2. something that is taught; teachings collectively:

    religious doctrine.

  3. a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject:

    the doctrine of the Catholic Church.



doctrine

/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ; ˈdɒktrɪn; dɒkˈtraɪnəl /

noun

  1. a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
  2. a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdoctrinism, noun
  • docˈtrinally, adverb
  • doctrinality, noun
  • ˈdoctrinist, noun
  • doctrinal, adjective
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Other Words From

  • self-doctrine noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of doctrine1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin doctrīna “teaching,” from doct(o)r doctor + -īna -ine 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of doctrine1

C14: from Old French, from Latin doctrīna teaching, from doctor see doctor
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Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using its arsenal.

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Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday, Putin approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using its arsenal.

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Vladimir Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using its arsenal.

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On Tuesday, the Kremlin approved its updated nuclear doctrine - which says that any aggression from a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, will be regarded as a joint attack on Russia.

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In the past, Trump’s “America-first” doctrine isolated and weakened these US alliances.

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