Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,738,991,321 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Puseyism

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.02 sec.
Pu·sey·ism  (pyz-zm, pys-)
n.
Tractarianism.

[After Edward Bouverie Pusey.]

Pusey·ite (-t) n.

Puseyism [ˈpjuːzɪˌɪzəm]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) a derogatory term for the Oxford Movement used by its contemporary opponents
[after Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-82), British ecclesiastic, a leader of the Oxford Movement]
Puseyite  n & adj

Puseyism
Tractarianism, after Rev. E. B. Pusey, English clergyman. — Puseyite, n. — Puseyistic, Puseyistical adj.
See also: Protestantism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Puseyism - principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times'
Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.