Doctrine Meaning
/ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
nounThe body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
Sentence Examples
That doctrine will no doubt lead to dismal consequences.
That doctrine will no doubt lead to serious consequences.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The political party's central ____ emphasizes economic self-reliance for all citizens.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That ____ will no doubt lead to dismal consequences.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin doctrina (“teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge”), from doctor (“a teacher”), from docere (“to teach”); see doctor.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Metaphysics stagnates in scienceless (or uncritical) cultures; it is progressive in scientific ones. It progresses then because existing metaphysical doctrines are felt to be constricting frameworks, and thus unsatisfactory."
— 2012, Joseph Agassi, Science in Flux:
"This one thing do we (compelled by your blaſphemous accuſations) repeat oftener then we would: to the end that indifferent men may ſee what doctrine it is, which you ſo maliciouſly impugne."
— 1560, John Knox, An Answere to a Great Number of Blasphemous Cavillations Written by an Anabaptist, and aduersarie to Gods eternall Predestination, London: Thomas Charde, published 1591, page 95:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The political party's central ____ emphasizes economic self-reliance for all citizens.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That ____ will no doubt lead to dismal consequences.