Doctrine

Etymology

From Latin doctrina , diminuitive from doctus , taught, perfect passive participle of docere, teach

Noun

1. a belief, especially about philosophical, theological, or religious matters

2. the teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text: e.g., "The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity," "The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

Translations

• French: doctrine f
• Italian: dottrina f