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doctrine
[ dok-trin ]
noun
- a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government:
Catholic doctrines;
the Monroe Doctrine.
- something that is taught; teachings collectively:
religious doctrine.
- a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject:
the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
doctrine
/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ; ˈdɒktrɪn; dɒkˈtraɪnəl /
noun
- a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
- a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
Derived Forms
- ˈdoctrinism, noun
- docˈtrinally, adverb
- doctrinality, noun
- ˈdoctrinist, noun
- doctrinal, adjective
Other Words From
- self-doctrine noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
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.
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.
Vladimir Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using its arsenal.
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.
In the past, Trump’s “America-first” doctrine isolated and weakened these US alliances.
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