Meaning of the word tenet in English

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tenet

US /ˈten.ɪt/

UK /ˈten.ɪt/

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

Example:

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One of the core tenets of the religion is compassion.

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The belief in individual liberty is a fundamental tenet of democracy.

Synonym:

principle belief doctrine creed dogma

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