doctrine

The word “doctrine” has 2 syllables: doc-trine

It's pronounced as /ˈdɑːktrən/

What is synonym and antonym for doctrine?

In the thesaurus, “doctrine” has 21 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for doctrine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for doctrine

axiom
belief
canon
canon law
conviction
credo
creed
dogma
gospel
ideology
manifesto
metaphysic
philosophy
precept
principle
symbol
tenet
testament
theology
theory
watchword

Antonyms for doctrine

contradiction
disbelief
dissent
error
fallacy
heresy
misconception
nonbelief
rejection of belief
skepticism

Meanings of doctrine

noun
1. A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
2. The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.

Example Sentences

The church teaches a strict doctrine that members must follow.
Students studied the political doctrine that shaped the nation’s history.
The new policy is based on an economic doctrine favored by modern analysts.
Scholars debated whether the doctrine still applies today.
The leader emphasized a doctrine of unity and cooperation.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to doctrine, such as: axiom, belief, canon, canon law, contradiction, conviction, credo.

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