school of thought

American  

[skool uhv thawt] / ˈskul əv ˈθɔt /

noun

1. a unifying philosophy or particular point of view with a group of adherents.

   One school of thought in international diplomacy values cultural exchange as highly as the traditional diplomatic work.

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Etymology

Origin of school of thought

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

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school of thought

According to this school of thought, his main qualification was a lack thereof.

From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026

At least one school of thought suggests the tech giant’s massive capital spending plans, which could reach $185 billion this year, doubling the 2025 total, have rattled investor sentiment.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

There’s also a technical school of thought that “overbought” is more of an ability than a condition, meaning that the ability to become overbought is a sign of underlying strength.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026

There is a school of thought among some fans that a good season is one where your team still has plenty to play for come April.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

He was a member of the Eleatic school of thought, whose founder, Parmenides, held that the underlying nature of the universe was changeless and immobile.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Related Words

• belief
• creed
• denomination