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VocabJLPT N1

doctrine

Noun

Definitions

1. creed
2. doctrine
3. Dogma

This refers to the official doctrines or beliefs that form the foundation of a religion or ideology. It is used when discussing the core teachings that followers of a particular faith or belief system are expected to accept.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend laughed and said, "Practice matters more than doctrine."

Sentence 2

Who decided on that creed, and when?

Sentence 3

Where does creed end and interpretation begin?

Sentence 4

Investigators are looking into "the reality of recruitment based on creed."

Sentence 5

During the company training, I made a sarcastic comment — "This sounds like corporate doctrine."