doctrine
Intermediate/ˈdɑːktrɪn/
- noun
- A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
doctrine in a sentence
- “The political doctrine of the party was published during the election.”
- “The government was founded on a doctrine of equality for all people.”
- “Many psychologists now question the doctrines of Sigmund Freud.”
- “Teaching religious doctrine to young people.”
What does “doctrine” mean?
doctrine (noun) means a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. It is pronounced /ˈdɑːktrɪn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "doctrine" mean?
- doctrine (noun) means: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
- How do you pronounce "doctrine"?
- "doctrine" is pronounced /ˈdɑːktrɪn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "doctrine" in a sentence?
- Here is "doctrine" used in a sentence: The political doctrine of the party was published during the election.
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