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u·ni·ver·sal·ism  (yn-vûrs-lzm)
n.
1. Universalism
a. Theology The doctrine of universal salvation.
b. Unitarian Universalism.
2. The condition of being universal; universality.
3. A universal scope or range, as of knowledge.

universalism [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. a universal feature or characteristic
2. another word for universality
3. (Social Welfare) Social welfare the principle that welfare services should be available to all by right, according to need, and not restricted by individual ability to pay, but funded by general contributions through taxes, rates, or national insurance payments

Universalism [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a system of religious beliefs maintaining that all men are predestined for salvation
Universalist  n & adj

Universalism
1. the theological doctrine that all men will finally be saved or brought back to holiness and God.
2. the doctrines and practices of the Universalist denomination. — Universalist, n., adj. — Universalistic, adj.
See also: Protestantism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.universalism - the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
theological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group


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