salvationism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English salvation 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 salvationism From salvation + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A belief system that places the responsibility for the fulfillment of humanity outside itself, usually in the hands of a deity.
- (uncountable, usually) The religious doctrine of the salvation of the soul.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salvationisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |