doctrinal

//dɒkˈtraɪ.nəl//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Adjective

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1

Relating to or concerned with a doctrine or doctrines, especially religious or political beliefs and teachings.

The two churches have doctrinal differences that have kept them apart for centuries.

2

Characterized by adherence to established principles or teachings.

The committee took a doctrinal approach to interpreting the organization's founding principles.

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