doctrine
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Also seen as: doctrines
Sense 1
A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doctrine” mean?
A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
Is “doctrine” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.