school of thought

[ skool uhv thawt ]

noun

1. a unifying philosophy or particular point of view with a group of adherents:

   One school of thought in international diplomacy values cultural exchange as highly as the traditional diplomatic work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of school of thought¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

There appear to be two schools of thought on Gatland's Wales future.

From BBC

Another, rather scared school of thought amongst traditional politicians in Europe is that this victory for Trump could prove a boost for right-wing nationalists far closer to home.

From BBC

There is one school of thought that weight-loss drugs may even be the event that triggers the change in our meals.

From BBC

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran in response to what he called the "martyrdom of the great Nasrallah", describing him as "a path and a school of thought" that would continue.

From BBC

Introduced to the belief system in the 1960s, she immersed herself in the various schools of thought, ultimately studying with French writer Jean-Pierre Nicola.

From Los Angeles Times

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