"Doctrine" synonyms

Emphasis on Beliefs/Teachings:

• teaching
• tenet
• creed
• dogma (often implies rigid adherence)
• article of faith
• principle
• precept
• canon (especially in religious contexts)

Emphasis on System/Body of Knowledge:

• system of beliefs
• body of teachings
• ideology
• philosophy
• theory

Emphasis on Official/Authoritative Nature:

• official policy
• established belief
• orthodoxy (especially in religious contexts)

Examples in Context:

• "The church adheres to the doctrine of the Trinity." (Religious context)
• "The doctrine of free markets is central to capitalist ideology." (Political/Economic context)
• "He challenged the established orthodoxy in his field." (Challenging established beliefs)

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