Doctrinas (en. Doctrines)

/dokˈtɾinas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of teachings or principles that form the core of an ideology or religion.
The doctrines of the Catholic Church have influenced the morality of many societies.
Las doctrinas de la Iglesia Católica han influido en la moralidad de muchas sociedades.
Basic principles that govern a field of study or educational system.
Scientific doctrines are constantly evolving with new discoveries.
Las doctrinas científicas están en constante evolución con nuevos descubrimientos.
A conception or set of beliefs in political or social contexts.
The political doctrines of a country may change over time due to elections.
Las doctrinas políticas de un país pueden cambiar con el tiempo debido a elecciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'doctrina', meaning 'teaching' or 'instruction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

religious doctrines
A set of beliefs and practices that constitute a system of faith.
doctrinas religiosas
political doctrines
A set of ideas and principles that underlie a political system.
doctrinas políticas
to blindly follow doctrines
To adopt a set of beliefs without questioning or analyzing.
seguir ciegamente las doctrinas

Related Words

dogma
Belief or set of beliefs accepted without questioning.
dogma
theory
Explanation based on principles that seeks to understand a specific phenomenon.
teoría
philosophy
Study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.
filosofía

Slang Meanings

A series of fixed ideas or concepts.
There is no room for creativity in those doctrines.
No hay espacio para la creatividad en esas doctrinas.
Norms that everyone must follow without exception.
That company has very strict doctrines.
Esa empresa tiene doctrinas muy estrictas.