Hypernym

noun

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

church doctrine 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

Synonyms

religious doctrine 1
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
gospel 4
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
creed 2
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

Hyponym

original sin 1

noun

a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam

confession 5

noun

the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century)

ahimsa 1

noun

a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence

dogma 1

noun

a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

ecumenism 2

noun

(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity