universalism

noun — 5 senses

universalism

nounalso spelled Universalism

US /ˌjuːnəˈvɝsəlˌɪzəm/ · UK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlˌɪzəm/

Etymology From universal + -ism.

1

The state of being universal; universality.

2

Human sciences, Lifestyle, Philosophy, Religion, Sciences, Theology The concept or belief that some ideas have universal application or applicability.

3

Lifestyle, Religion, Theology The belief that all souls can attain salvation.

4

Alternative Alternative form of Unitarian Universalism.

Derived terms
antiuniversalism
Related terms
problem of universals, universal, universalist, Universalist, universality, universally, universe

Universalism

noun
1

A doctrine of universal salvation.

Related terms
Universalist

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