Meaning & Definition of word "Doctrine"

Doctrine

/ˈdɒktrɪn/

1. A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
- Example: The doctrine of his church emphasizes the importance of forgiveness.
2. A stated principle of government policy, mainly in international relations.
- Example: The Monroe Doctrine was a significant policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas.
3. A principle or position in a system of beliefs.
- Example: The doctrine of separation of powers is fundamental to our government.
4. An official declaration of a principle or policy.
- Example: The school adopted a new doctrine on sustainable practices.

●Late Middle English: from Old French 'doctrine', from Latin 'doctrina', from 'docere' meaning 'to teach'.

doctrine of predestination:

The belief that God has predetermined who will be saved.

Monroe Doctrine:

A U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas.

doctrinal statement:

A formal summary of the beliefs held by a religious group.

dogma:

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

tenet:

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

creed:

A system of Christian or other religious belief; a faith.

Meaning: Doctrinaire

● Example Sentence: He followed a doctrinaire approach to marketing that ignored market changes.

Meaning: Doctrine-heavy

● Example Sentence: The meeting was doctrine-heavy, focusing too much on rigid rules rather than adaptability.