doc·trine (d k tr n) n. 1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma.
Doctrine, from Latin doctrina, (compare doctor), means "a body of teachings" or "instructions", taught principles or positions, as the body of teachings in a branch of ...
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms. Noun: 1. Truman doctrine - President Truman's policy of providing economic and military aid to any country threatened by ...