restorationism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English restoration Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English restorationism From restoration + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any movement or opinion that seeks to restore something to the way it was.
- (specifically, uncountable, usually) A movement that rejects much or all of contemporary Christianity and advocates a return to what is viewed as Jesus's original teachings. The Mormons are an example of a restorationist church.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| restorationisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |