CHURCH DOCTRINE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase church doctrine. (close relations)
Definition of CHURCH DOCTRINE
doctrine
Best Alternative Words for CHURCH 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 | ||||||||
dogma | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof • a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
religious doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group |