doctrine

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɑktrɪn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɒktrɪn/

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• Hyphenation: doc‧trine

Noun

Singular doctrine

Plural doctrines

1. (countable) A doctrine is a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.
2. (countable) A doctrine is something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.
3. (countable) A doctrine is a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church.