== English == Wikipedia === Etymology === From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin doctrina (“teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge”), from doctor (“a teacher”), from docere (“to teach”); see doctor. === Pronunciation === === Noun === doctrine (plural doctrines) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters. The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text. The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity. The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism. ==== Related terms ==...