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DOCTRINE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word doctrine. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word doctrine. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DOCTRINE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for doctrine, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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belief

Alternatives for PHILOSOPHY

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