Definitions for universalismˌyu nəˈvɜr səˌlɪz əm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

u•ni•ver•sal•ismˌyu nəˈvɜr səˌlɪz əm(n.)

  1. universal character; universality.

  2. a universal range of knowledge, interests, or activities.

  3. (cap.) the doctrine that emphasizes the universal fatherhood of God and the final salvation of all souls.

    Category: Religion

Origin of universalism:

1795–1805

Princeton's WordNet

  1. universalism(noun)

    the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved

Wiktionary

  1. universalism(Noun)

    The state of being universal; universality.

  2. universalism(Noun)

    The theological belief that all souls can attain salvation.

  3. universalism(Noun)

    A part of Unitarian Universalism.

  4. Universalism(Noun)

    A doctrine of universal salvation.

  5. Universalism(ProperNoun)

    The religion of the Universalist Church of America.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Universalism(noun)

    the doctrine or belief that all men will be saved, or made happy, in the future state


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