doctrine

English

/ˈdɑktɹɪn/, /ˈdɒktɹɪn/

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

Etymology

Derived from Latin doctrina (instruction, knowledge, learning, teaching).

Origin

Latin

doctrina

Gloss

instruction, knowledge, learning, teaching

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