doctrine

/ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/

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Also seen as: doctrines

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Niềm tin hoặc giáo lý, đặc biệt về vấn đề triết học hoặc thần học

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Noun

Examples

The Incarnation is a basic doctrine of Christianity.

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

Meaning · English

The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nội dung giáo lý của một ý thức hệ, thường là tôn giáo

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Noun

Examples

What is the understanding of marriage and family in orthodox Marxist doctrine?

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.

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