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doctrine

/ˈdɑːktrɪn/
doc · trine ˈdɑːk · trɪn
English Definition
n. teaching, principle
中文释义
教义,信条,学说
Significado en Español
doctrina
한국어 뜻
교리, 원칙
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giáo lý, học thuyết
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How to use “doctrine” in a sentence

The doctrine is taught in schools.

这学说在学校教授。

The doctrine of free speech is central to a democracy.

言论自由原则是民主的核心。

The monks followed the doctrine of their order strictly.

僧侣们严格遵守他们教派的教义。

The president's foreign policy became known as a doctrine.

这位总统的外交政策后来被称为一种主义。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “doctrine”:

  1. A question
  2. B guess
  3. C tenet
  4. D doubt
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C — tenet. “doctrine” means n. teaching, principle

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of philosophy, a ______ refers to a particular principle or position that is held as part of a system of beliefs.

  1. A doctrine
  2. B anecdote
  3. C artifact
  4. D apparel
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A — doctrine. “doctrine” means n. teaching, principle

Common questions about “doctrine”

What does “doctrine” mean?

doctrine — n. teaching, principle. In Chinese: 教义,信条,学说.

How do you pronounce “doctrine”?

doctrine is pronounced /ˈdɑːktrɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: doc · trine.

How do you use “doctrine” in a sentence?

“doctrine” means teaching, principle. Examples: (1) The doctrine is taught in schools. (2) The doctrine of free speech is central to a democracy. (3) The monks followed the doctrine of their order strictly. (4) The president's foreign policy became known as a doctrine.

What are synonyms for “doctrine”?

principle, belief — all close in meaning to doctrine (n. teaching, principle).

Is “doctrine” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. doctrine appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “doctrine”?

doctrine (theory)

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