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dottrina

doctrine

noun doht-TREE-nah Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: Latin doctrina, 'teaching, learning,' from docere 'to teach.'

Also means

teaching

Usage Note

Dottrina is feminine (le dottrine). It covers religious doctrine (dottrina cristiana), legal doctrine, and political doctrine. In Italian schools, dottrina historically referred to catechism classes. The related adjective is dottrinale (doctrinal) and the person noun is il dottrinario (doctrinaire).

Examples

"La dottrina della chiesa è chiara su questo punto."

Natural Translation

The church's doctrine is clear on this point.

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