CEFR B2

tenet

noun

Meaning

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy, or a political or ethical system.

Examples

The central tenet of Buddhism is that life is suffering.
One of the basic tenets of democracy is the right to vote.

Synonyms: principle, doctrine, dogma, creed

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tenet (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnɪt/

Definition

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy, or a political or ethical system.

Examples

The central tenet of Buddhism is that life is suffering.
One of the basic tenets of democracy is the right to vote.
He explained the tenets of his new political party.

How to Use tenet

tenet of (prepositional phrase): A principle or belief that belongs to a specific system or group. — "The main tenet of this philosophy is that happiness is the ultimate goal."

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