Tho·mism (t  m z  m)n. The theological and philosophical system of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a system that dominated scholasticism. Tho mist n.Tho·mis tic adj. |
Thomism [ˈtəʊmɪzəm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the comprehensive system of philosophy and theology developed by the Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, and Dominican friar Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-74), and since taught and maintained by his followers, esp in the Dominican order
Thomist n & adj
Thomistic , Thomistical adj
Thomism
the theological and philosophical doctrines of St. Thomas Aquinas and his followers. — Thomist, n. — Thomistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
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| Noun | 1. | Thomism - the comprehensive theological doctrine created by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century and still taught by the Dominicans theological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group |
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