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

Returning to the table, Walzer said that a legal scholar had recently used the jus ex bello doctrine in an op-ed to argue that the war had become so costly to Ukrainians that their government was now obliged to make concessions to stop the fighting. — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

These new lines of thought, which have gained prominence among influential defense intellectuals and policy experts close to the Kremlin over the past year do not need to be endorsed in formal security doctrine to matter. — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026

In response, the NCAA notes that other courts examining lost NIL earnings cases have rejected the continuing violation doctrine. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The office declared that the doctrine covers not only official advisers, but can also expand to cover outside associates consulted by the president in certain circumstances. — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026