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doctrine in German

doctrine in German is Doktrin, Lehre — doctrine means a set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.

doctrine in German

Doktrin
noun
(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
Doktrin
noun
(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.
Lehre
noun
(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.

What does "doctrine" mean?

  1. noun A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.
    "The church's doctrine has changed little over the centuries."
  2. noun A stated policy guiding a country's official conduct, especially in foreign affairs.
    "The president outlined a new foreign policy doctrine."

doctrine in a sentence

  • The church's doctrine has changed little over the centuries.
  • Communist doctrine shaped policy across the region.
  • The president outlined a new foreign policy doctrine.

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What is "doctrine" in German?

"doctrine" in German is Doktrin, Lehre. doctrine means: A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religion, philosophy, or organization.

How do you use "doctrine" in a sentence?

Example: "The church's doctrine has changed little over the centuries." In German, "doctrine" is Doktrin, Lehre.

Are there other ways to say "doctrine" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "doctrine": Doktrin, Lehre.

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