Laxist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaksɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laxist is a noun meaning (chiefly theology) Someone promoting lax views or relaxed interpretations of something.
Meaning
(chiefly theology) Someone promoting lax views or relaxed interpretations of something.
More Meanings
- (chiefly theology) Promoting a lax view or interpretation of something.
Example Sentences
The Jesuits, it was charged, championed a laxist theology which encouraged rather than deterred sin [...].
Word Forms
- laxists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include legalist, laissez-fairism, permissivist, literalist, libertinism, libertarian.
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