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doctrine

noun

/ˈdɒktrɪn/

Meaning

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.

official doctrine

belief, principle, teaching, tenet, ideology

heresy, disbelief, doubt

religious doctrine, political doctrine, military doctrine, core doctrine

the quality of being steady and unchanging over time

The state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things

a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal

a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.