archaeologism
/ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪzəm/
archaeologism noun: the use of ponderous, old-fashioned language.
Noun
archaeologism (uncountable)
- the use of ponderous, old-fashioned language.
- Here is a liturgical revival which is within the potentialities of the humblest parish church or chapel and which is in no danger of degenerating into archaeologism, ritualism or aestheticism.1934, New Blackfriars, page 857
- Paraliturgies are especially helpful to show the student the style of liturgical procedure, and start situating him for initiation into deeper faith. This assists sacramental pedagogy to escape the accusation of archaeologism or "another class", and rather helps students experience involvement in...1966, Catechetics: a theology of proclamation, page 73
- Antonyms:
- neologism
Antonyms of archaeologism
Origin of archaeologism
From Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos) + λόγος (lógos, “word”).
Questions about archaeologism
- What does archaeologism mean?
- Archaeologism means the use of ponderous, old-fashioned language.
- What part of speech is archaeologism?
- Archaeologism is a noun.
- How do you pronounce archaeologism?
- Archaeologism is pronounced /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪzəm/.
Words near archaeologism in the dictionary
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