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doctrine
A fixed system of principles, teachings, or beliefs, especially in politics, religion, or science. A doctrine is often a binding tenet that is not questioned.
Die Partei hält strikt an ihrer wirtschaftspolitischen Doktrin fest.
The party strictly adheres to its economic-policy doctrine.
The word 'Doktrin' (doctrine) belongs to elevated written language and is mainly used in formal contexts such as politics, science, or the military. It is very rare in everyday conversation.
In seiner Rede erläuterte der Kanzler die neue außenpolitische Doktrin.
In his speech, the chancellor explained the new foreign-policy doctrine.
'Doktrin' (doctrine) is often combined with certain verbs that express an attitude toward it. Common phrases are 'einer Doktrin folgen' (to follow a doctrine), 'an einer Doktrin festhalten' (to adhere to a doctrine), or 'eine Doktrin entwickeln' (to develop a doctrine).
Die Zentralbank hält an ihrer strengen geldpolitischen Doktrin fest.
The central bank is sticking to its strict monetary-policy doctrine.
When 'Doktrin' (doctrine) is used in connection with the military, defense, or security, it refers to strategic principles. Signal words are 'militärisch' (military), 'strategisch' (strategic), or 'Armee' (army).
Die neue Militärdoktrin wurde von internationalen Experten analysiert.
The new military doctrine was analyzed by international experts.
principle
'das Prinzip' and 'die Doktrin' can both mean a principle according to which people or groups act. However, 'das Prinzip' is much more general and can be used in everyday life, in technology, or for personal rules. 'die Doktrin' sounds much stricter and more official. It usually means a fixed system of teachings or rules, for example in politics, religion, science, or the military. For a personal rule, you usually say 'Prinzip', not 'Doktrin'.
Die Regierung hielt lange an ihrer wirtschaftlichen Doktrin fest.
The government held on to its economic doctrine for a long time.
Für den Kurs gilt das Prinzip, dass jeder Fehler als Chance zum Lernen sieht.
The principle for the course is that everyone sees mistakes as opportunities to learn.