renewalism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɹɪˈnuəlɪzəm/ (General-American)
- /ɹɪˈnjuːəlɪzəm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From renewal + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable) the broader current within Christianity that emphasizes the Holy Spirit, including the charismatic and Pentecostal movements
- (uncountable) a movement within Islam that considers current Islamic society corrupted and calls for a return to what are perceived as its original religious practices and precepts through broad social movements
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewalism | alternative | lexicographic |