Doctrine (Noun)

Meaning

A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The Catholic Church's doctrine on the nature of God is central to its teachings and practices.
• The company's doctrine of customer satisfaction has guided its business decisions for decades.
• The professor's doctrine on the importance of critical thinking has influenced generations of students.
• The politician's economic doctrine has been criticized by many experts as unrealistic and flawed.
• The military's doctrine of rapid response has been tested in several recent conflicts.

Synonyms

• Philosophy
• School Of Thought
• Philosophical System
• Ism

Hyponyms

• Credo
• Passivism
• Church Doctrine
• Establishmentism
• Democracy
• Secular Humanism
• Precept
• Gospel
• Pacificism
• Creed
• Equalitarianism
• Humanism
• Antiestablishmentism
• Philosophical Theory
• Irridentism
• Laissez Faire
• Freethinking
• Cabalism
• Divine Right Of Kings
• Commandment

Related Words

• Doctrinal (adjective)
• Indoctrinate (verb)