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Doctrine vs Orthodoxy - What's the difference?

doctrine | orthodoxy |

As a noun doctrine

is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

As a proper noun orthodoxy is

the eastern orthodox church, including greek orthodox church, romanian orthodox church, russian orthodox church, and serbian orthodox church.

doctrine

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.

    Anagrams

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    orthodoxy

    English

    Noun

    (orthodoxies)
  • Correctness in doctrine and belief.
  • Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).
  • Antonyms

    * heterodoxy