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providentialism

providentialism noun: the belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate.

Noun

providentialism (usually uncountable, plural providentialisms)

  1. (usually) The belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate.

Forms of providentialism

pluralprovidentialisms

Origin of providentialism

From providential + -ism.

Questions about providentialism

What does providentialism mean?
Providentialism means the belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate.
What part of speech is providentialism?
Providentialism is a noun.
What is the plural of providentialism?
The plural of providentialism is providentialisms.

Words near providentialism in the dictionary

  1. Providenciales
  2. provident
  3. provident fund
  4. provident funds
  5. providential
  6. providentialism
  7. providentialisms
  8. providentialist
  9. providentialistic
  10. providentialists
  11. providentially

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