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doctrina

doctrine

noun dohk-TREE-nah Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin doctrina (teaching, instruction).

Also means

teaching

Usage Note

Doctrina refers to a body of teachings or principles — religious (doctrina cristiana), political (doctrina Monroe), or legal (doctrina jurisprudencial). In a religious context it also refers to catechism class, especially in Latin American usage (ir a la doctrina). The adjective doctrinal and the verb adoctrinar (to indoctrinate) are closely related. It is a false cognate trap: 'doctrine' is exact, but doctrinario means 'doctrinaire' (rigid), not 'doctrinal.'

Examples

"El partido defiende una doctrina liberal."

Natural Translation

The party defends a liberal doctrine.

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