doctrines

/ˈdɒktɹɪnz/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnz/

Meanings

noun

A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

Examples :

"The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

noun

The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.

Examples :

"What is the understanding of marriage and family in orthodox Marxist doctrine?"

doctrine religion theology philosophy politics group organization theory

Related Words

marriage noun

/ˈmæɹɪdʒ/

The state of being married.

"You should enter marriage for love."

summarise verb

/ˈsʌməraɪz/ /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/

To prepare a summary of (something).

"Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday."

ideology noun

/ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.

"A dictatorship, in order to secure its reign, bans things that do not conform to its ideology."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

theological adjective

/θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/

Of or relating to theology.

"The professor's lecture delved into theological interpretations of the creation story. "

ideological adjective

/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of or pertaining to an ideology.

"The teacher's ideological stance on education influenced her classroom methods. "

teachings noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "