Synonyms of doctrine

doctrine

noun

ˈdäk-trən 

1

as in theology

a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church

the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theology
• principle
• dogma
• creed
• belief
• philosophy
• canon
• ideology
• conviction
• symbol
• tenet
• axiom
• canon law
• precept
• credo

2

as in ideology

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group

the doctrine of quantum physicists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ideology
• philosophy
• gospel
• dogma
• creed
• axiom
• theory
• testament
• credo
• manifesto
• tenet
• metaphysic
• watchword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doctrine

Brady pointed to a legal doctrine known as laches, which can prevent a party from pursuing a claim after an unreasonable delay that prejudices another party. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

For Ted Baehr, having a woman portray Aslan is a direct challenge to Christian doctrine on the nature of God. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Religion Perhaps the biggest case of the term so far, in terms of ripple effects, involves religion, a subject on which the court's conservative super majority has dramatically changed its legal doctrine. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

But what chance would American soldiers have against a country whose military doctrine has already imagined active resistance in populated areas, backed by citizens who could potentially provide intelligence, surveillance and other forms of support? — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026