CEFR C1

tenets

noun

Meaning

Fundamental principles or beliefs held to be true by a person, group, or organization.

Examples

One of the central tenets of democracy is the protection of individual rights.
The scientific method is built upon the tenets of observation and empirical evidence.

Synonyms: belief, principle, doctrine, dogma

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tenets (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnɪts/

Definition

Fundamental principles or beliefs held to be true by a person, group, or organization.

Examples

One of the central tenets of democracy is the protection of individual rights.
The scientific method is built upon the tenets of observation and empirical evidence.
He struggled to reconcile his personal values with the strict tenets of the religious order he joined.

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