religious doctrine

religious doctrine
noun
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
Syn: ↑church doctrine, ↑gospel, ↑creed
Derivationally related forms: ↑credal (for: ↑creed), ↑creedal (for: ↑creed)
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