Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'doctrinaire'

English Word: doctrinaire

Key Russian Translations:

• доктринерский /dɐk.trʲɪˈnʲɛr.skʲɪj/ - [Formal]
• доктринер /dɐk.trʲɪˈnʲɛr/ - [Formal, used as a noun for a person]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation but appears in academic, political, or philosophical discussions.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and formal language structures, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

доктринерский: /dɐk.trʲɪˈnʲɛr.skʲɪj/

доктринер: /dɐk.trʲɪˈnʲɛr/

Note on доктринерский: The stress falls on the third syllable ("nʲɛr"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants; pronounce it with a soft 'r' sound as in Russian phonetics.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Stubbornly attached to a doctrine or theory, often without regard for practical realities (as an adjective).

Translation(s) & Context:

• доктринерский - Used in formal contexts like politics, philosophy, or academia to describe rigid adherence to principles.
• доктринер - Applied to a person embodying this trait, in debates or historical analyses.

Usage Examples:

• Его доктринерский подход к экономике игнорирует реальные проблемы. (His doctrinaire approach to economics ignores real problems.)

  His doctrinaire approach to economics ignores real problems.

• В советское время многие политики были настоящими доктринерами. (In Soviet times, many politicians were true doctrinaires.)

  In Soviet times, many politicians were true doctrinaires.

• Эта доктринерская политика привела к неудачам в реформах. (This doctrinaire policy led to failures in reforms.)

  This doctrinaire policy led to failures in reforms.

• Она критиковала доктринеров за их слепое следование идеалам. (She criticized doctrinaires for their blind adherence to ideals.)

  She criticized doctrinaires for their blind adherence to ideals.

• Доктринерский менталитет часто препятствует инновациям. (A doctrinaire mentality often hinders innovation.)

  A doctrinaire mentality often hinders innovation.

Meaning 2: Pertaining to a strict follower of a specific doctrine (as a noun).

Translation(s) & Context:

• доктринер - Common in historical or critical contexts, such as discussing ideological figures.

Usage Examples:

• История помнит его как доктринера марксизма. (History remembers him as a doctrinaire of Marxism.)

  History remembers him as a doctrinaire of Marxism.

• В современной России доктринеры редко влияют на повседневную политику. (In modern Russia, doctrinaires rarely influence everyday politics.)

  In modern Russia, doctrinaires rarely influence everyday politics.

• Этот философ был известным доктринером, не отступавшим от своих идей. (This philosopher was a famous doctrinaire who never deviated from his ideas.)

  This philosopher was a famous doctrinaire who never deviated from his ideas.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are adjectives or nouns that follow standard Russian inflection patterns. "Доктринерский" is an adjective, which inflects based on gender, number, and case. "Доктринер" is a noun (masculine), which inflects for case and number.

Note: These follow regular patterns for Russian adjectives and nouns, with no irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • идеалистический (idealisticheskiy) - Often used interchangeably but implies more positive idealism.
  • догматический (dogmaticheskiy) - Emphasizes rigid adherence, similar to doctrinaire but with a stronger connotation of unquestioning belief.
• Antonyms:
  • прагматичный (pragmatichnyy) - Focuses on practical results over theory.
  • реалистический (realisticheskiy) - Stresses a grounded, fact-based approach.

Related Phrases:

• Доктринерская политика - (Doctrinaire policy) A rigid, theory-driven approach in governance.
• Быть доктринером - (To be a doctrinaire) Refers to acting as a strict adherent to doctrines, often in intellectual circles.
• Доктринерский менталитет - (Doctrinaire mentality) Describes a mindset that prioritizes ideology over practicality.

Usage Notes:

These translations are best used in formal or academic contexts, as "doctrinaire" carries a negative connotation in English, which aligns with Russian usage. Choose "доктринерский" for adjectival forms and "доктринер" for nouns. Be mindful of the formal register; in casual speech, Russian speakers might opt for simpler terms like "идеалист" to avoid sounding overly academic. Grammatically, ensure adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, as per standard Russian rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "доктринерский" in informal settings, e.g., saying "Он доктринерский парень" instead of "Он идеалистичный парень." Correct: Reserve it for formal contexts to avoid sounding pretentious. Incorrect example: "Он доктринерский в повседневной жизни." (He is doctrinaire in everyday life.) Correct example: "Он проявляет доктринерский подход в дебатах." (He shows a doctrinaire approach in debates.)

• Error: Failing to inflect properly, e.g., using "доктринерский" without changing for case, like in genitive. Explanation: Russian requires agreement, so always adjust endings as shown in the inflections table.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "доктринер" often evoke memories of Soviet-era ideology, where strict adherence to Marxist-Leninist doctrines was common. This can carry a historical weight, implying criticism of inflexible systems, which resonates in post-Soviet discussions about reform and pragmatism.

Related Concepts:

• идеология (ideologiya)
• догма (dogma)
• теория (teoriya)