RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase religious doctrine. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE
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| creed | nounn | |||||
noun • any system of principles or beliefs • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group | ||||||
| belief | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||
| conviction | nounn | |||||
noun • an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| gospel | nounn | |||||
noun • the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings • an unquestionable truth • folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group • a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance | ||||||
| church doctrine | nounn | |||||
noun • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group | ||||||