Earlier doctrine Synonyms

Definitions for Earlier


  • (adverb) so as to precede something in order of time
  • (adjective) ( comparative and superlative of ` early ') more early than; most early
  • (adverb) earlier in time; previously

Definitions for Doctrine


  • (noun) a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
  • (noun) the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
  • (noun) a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school