doctrine — meaning in English

English meaning

• doctrine noun A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.

Senses

doctrine is used for these senses in English:

• doctrine (countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
• doctrine (countable, and, uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

doctrine — full definition

1. noun A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.
2. noun A stated policy guiding a country's official conduct, especially in foreign affairs.

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