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unconventional doctrine

[/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈdɒktrɪn/]
noun phrasefemininepl: unconventional doctrines / doutrinas não-convencionais
doutrina não-convencional
1. A system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that deviates from established, traditional, or widely accepted norms and practices
His unconventional doctrine challenged the foundations of classical philosophy.
Sua doutrina não-convencional desafiou os fundamentos da filosofia clássica.
2. An ideological or religious teaching that is unorthodox or heterodox in nature
The movement was criticized for promoting an unconventional doctrine that contradicted mainstream theology.
O movimento foi criticado por promover uma doutrina não-convencional que contradinha a teologia convencional.
Synonyms
heterodox doctrineunorthodox teachingnon-traditional belief systemradical doctrinealternative ideology
Antonyms
conventional doctrineorthodox doctrinetraditional teachingmainstream beliefestablished dogma

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doutrina não-convencional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
doutrina pouco ortodoxa
Alternative phrasing commonly used in academic contexts
Portugal
doutrina heterodoxa
More formal, academic usage; preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break with convention
think outside the box
challenge the status quo
go against the grain
swim against the current
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