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doctrine

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/ˈdɒktrɪn/ · doc-trine

A belief, principle, or system of beliefs held to be true by an individual or group.

Meanings

nounformal

A belief, principle, or system of beliefs held to be true by an individual or group.

ایسی یقین، اصول، یا اعتقادات کا نظام جسے کسی فرد یا گروہ کے ذریعہ سچ مانا جاتا ہے۔

عقیدہ

aqeeda

Formal: نظریہ

Synonyms

principlebelieftheoryاصولمفہومتھیوری

Antonyms

skepticismdoubtuncertaintyشکمبہمیتعدم یقین

Common Collocations

  • religious doctrine
  • political doctrine
  • doctrine of faith

Example Sentences

The doctrine of equality is fundamental to democratic societies.

برابری کا عقیدہ جمہوری معاشروں کے لیے بنیادی ہے۔

Barabari ka aqeeda jamhori muashron ke liye buniyadi hai.

Many religious groups adhere to their own doctrines.

بہت سے مذہبی گروہ اپنے عقائد پر قائم رہتے ہیں۔

Bohat se mazhabi giroh apne aqaid par qaim rehte hain.

The new doctrine introduced by the leader changed the party's direction.

لیڈر کی طرف سے متعارف کردہ نیا عقیدہ پارٹی کی سمت بدل دیتا ہے۔

Leader ki taraf se mutaarif karda naya aqeeda party ki simt badal deta hai.

Easily Confused With

dogma:Dogma refers specifically to a set of beliefs enforced by an authority, while doctrine can be more open to interpretation.

Word Family

doctrinal
adjectiveعقائدی
doctrinize
verbعقیدہ سکھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'doctrine' as a 'doctored' or crafted belief system.

Imagine a scroll or manuscript where key doctrines are written.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ عقائد نہیں ہیں، کچھ دیں تو اعتبار کریں، پر جو دل میں ہے، وہی سب سے بڑا عقیدہ ہے۔

Kuch aqaid nahi hain, kuch dein to aitbaar karein, Par jo dil mein hai, wahi sab se bara aqeeda hai.

Some doctrines are not, some are acknowledged, But what is in the heart is the greatest doctrine.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقیدہ جس پر ہو، وہی انسان کی پہچان ہے۔

Aqeeda jis par ho, wahi insaan ki pehchan hai.

The belief one holds is the identity of the person.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "doctrina" — teaching, instruction

First known use: 15th century

The term has its roots in Latin, where it referred to teaching or instruction. It has evolved to encompass various established beliefs or theories in different fields.