doctrines

noun

Definition of doctrinesnext
plural of doctrine
1
as in principles
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist

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2
as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group the doctrine of quantum physicists

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  1. philosophies
  2. ideologies
  3. beliefs
Noun
  • The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On social media, the man described himself as an ex-Muslim and a vocal critic of Islam, frequently sharing posts supportive of far-right ideologies.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideologies
Noun
  • These records reveal beliefs about the afterlife and daily life—fishing, harvesting, and other activities.
    Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • One of my core beliefs is that our autonomy as humans is not automatic.
    John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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