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Universalism

/ˌjuːnəˈvɝsəlˌɪzəm/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being universal; universality..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The state of being universal; universality.
  2. (philosophy, theology) The concept or belief that some ideas have universal application or applicability.
  3. (theology) The belief that all souls can attain salvation.
  4. Alternative form of Unitarian Universalism.

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Related Words

universalityuniversalizationparticularismuniversalnessuniversalizabilityuniversalisabilityallhoodpluriversalitycatholicismcatholicnessuniversatilityunconditionalitygeneralitynonuniversalityunificationcatholicityunivocityunrestrictednessgeneralnessunitarity

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What does universalism mean?

Universalism means The state of being universal; universality..

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