doctrine

Meanings

• noun

  A set of principles or teachings that is accepted by a group or organization.

  - "The doctrine of the Catholic Church."
  - "The doctrine of non-violence advocated by Mahatma Gandhi."

• noun

  A formal statement of a belief or policy.

  - "The doctrine of free trade."
  - "The doctrine of the separation of powers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɑktɹɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doctrine
doctrine , theatre , adore , ore , lore , core

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Variants

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doctrine , doctrines , castle doctrine , castle doctrines , castle rule , castle rules , fairness doctrine , fairness doctrines , Monroe Doctrine , Monroe Doctrines , cy pres , cy pres doctrine

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Etymology

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From Latin doctrina, meaning 'teaching, instruction'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doctrine' comes from the Latin word 'doctrina', which means 'teaching' or 'instruction'.

2. The word 'doctrine' has been used in English since the 14th century.

3. In some Christian denominations, the term 'doctrine' is used interchangeably with the term 'dogma'.

4. The term 'doctrine' is also used in the field of computer science to refer to a set of rules or guidelines that govern the behavior of a system or program.

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Related Concepts

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1. dogma: A doctrine or principle that is firmly held and widely accepted, often without question or evidence.

2. tenet: A belief or principle, especially one held with great conviction.

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Culture

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Doctrine has been used throughout history in various cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts. For example, in Christianity, doctrine refers to the beliefs and teachings of the Church. In philosophy, doctrine can refer to a particular system of thought or belief. In politics, doctrine can refer to a set of principles or policies that guide the actions of a government.

How to Memorize "doctrine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, each holding a book or scroll, studying and discussing their shared beliefs and teachings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doctrine' with the idea of a shared belief or teaching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D-O-C-T-R-I-N-E' to remember the meaning of doctrine: 'D' for 'Doctrine' is a 'set of principles or teachings' accepted by a 'T' group or organization 'R'.

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