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sacramentalism

sacramentalism noun: the belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.

Noun

sacramentalism (usually uncountable, plural sacramentalisms)

  1. (usually) The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.
  2. (usually) The belief that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of a perfect supernatural one.

Synonyms of sacramentalism

Forms of sacramentalism

pluralsacramentalisms

Origin of sacramentalism

From sacramental + -ism.

Questions about sacramentalism

What does sacramentalism mean?
Sacramentalism means the belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.
What part of speech is sacramentalism?
Sacramentalism is a noun.
What is the plural of sacramentalism?
The plural of sacramentalism is sacramentalisms.

Words near sacramentalism in the dictionary

  1. Sacrament of the Altar
  2. sacramenta
  3. sacramental
  4. sacramental bread
  5. sacramental breads
  6. sacramentalism
  7. sacramentalisms
  8. sacramentalist
  9. sacramentalists
  10. sacramentalities
  11. sacramentality

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