Meaning
doctrine
- learning, erudition
In a sentence
La dottrina economica del governo ha suscitato molte polemiche.
The government's economic doctrine has sparked much controversy.
Hai studiato la dottrina di quel professore?
Have you studied that professor's doctrine?
Ha dedicato la vita allo studio della dottrina cristiana.
He dedicated his life to the study of Christian doctrine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dottrina | feminine · singular |
| dottrine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use dottrina for formal systems of thought or official teachings; teoria is broader and often more neutral or scientific.
- In religion and politics, dottrina sounds standard and formal; in casual speech, people often prefer idee, principi, or insegnamenti.
- For personal scholarship, dottrina is literary or old-fashioned; erudizione or cultura are more common for 'learning' or 'erudition'.