DOCTRINE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word doctrine. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DOCTRINE
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| philosophy | nounn | |||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school • the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics • any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | ||||||
| belief | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||
| credo | nounn | |||||
noun • any system of principles or beliefs | ||||||
| dogma | nounn | |||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof • a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative | ||||||
| ideology | nounn | |||||
noun • an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation • imaginary or visionary theorization | ||||||
| principle | nounn | |||||
noun • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • a rule or standard especially of good behavior • a basic truth or law or assumption • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • rule of personal conduct • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | ||||||
| teaching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the profession of a teacher • a doctrine that is taught • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | ||||||
| tenet | nounn | |||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | ||||||
| ism | nounn | |||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||
| philosophical system | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||
| school of thought | nounn | |||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||