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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

doctorate

IPA: /ˈdɒktərət/

KK: /ˈdɑktərɪt/

noun

Definition: A high-level academic degree awarded by a university, usually after completing advanced study and research in a specific field.

Example: She earned her doctorate in psychology after years of hard work and research.

doctrinaire

IPA: /ˌdɒk.trɪˈnɛər/

KK: /ˈdɒktrəˌnɛr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone who is very strict about following a particular set of beliefs or theories, often without considering other viewpoints.

Example: His doctrinaire approach to politics made it difficult for him to accept alternative ideas.

noun

Definition: A person who strictly follows a set of beliefs or theories without considering practical issues or real-world applications.

Example: The doctrinaire insisted on following the rules exactly, even when they didn't work in practice.

doctrinairism

IPA: /ˈdɒktrɪnɛrɪzəm/

KK: /ˈdɒktrɪnɛrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system or philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to a particular doctrine or set of principles, often without consideration for practical implications or alternative viewpoints.

Example: His approach to politics was marked by doctrinairism, leading him to ignore the complexities of real-world situations.

doctrinal

IPA: /ˈdɒktrɪnəl/

KK: /ˈdɒktrɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a set of beliefs or principles, especially in a religious or political context.

Example: The church's doctrinal teachings guide the beliefs of its members.

doctrinally

IPA: /ˈdɒktrɪnəli/

KK: /ˈdɒktrɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a set of beliefs or principles, especially in a religious or philosophical context.

Example: The church teaches doctrinally, emphasizing the importance of its core beliefs.

doctrine

IPA: /ˈdɒktrɪn/

KK: /ˈdɒktrɪn/

noun

Definition: A set of beliefs or principles that are accepted by a group, often related to religion, politics, or philosophy.

Example: The doctrine of the church emphasizes the importance of compassion and forgiveness.

document

IPA: /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

KK: /ˈdɑk.jə.mənt/

noun

Definition: A written or printed paper that contains information and can serve as proof or evidence.

Example: I need to submit the document for my application.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide written evidence or information to support a claim or statement.

Example: The researcher needs to document all sources used in the study.

documentable

IPA: /ˈdɒkjʊˌmɛntəbl/

KK: /ˈdɑːkjʊˌmɛntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be recorded or written down in a formal way.

Example: The research findings are documentable and can be shared with the scientific community.

documentalist

IPA: //ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəlist//

KK: /ˈdɒkjʊməntəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who specializes in the organization, management, and preservation of documents and records.

Example: The documentalist helped the library improve its archival system.

documentarian

IPA: /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛn.tə.ri.ən/

KK: /dɑːkjuːˈmɛnˌtɛriən/

noun

Definition: A person who creates films or television programs that document real events, people, or issues, often focusing on storytelling and factual representation.

Example: The documentarian traveled to various countries to film the lives of local communities.

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