apokatastasis

[ap-oh-kuh-tas-tuh-sis] /ˌæp oʊ kəˈtæs tə sɪs/

noun

apocatastasis.

Related forms

apokatastatic

[ap-uh-kat-uh-stat-ik] /ˌæp əˌkæt əˈstæt ɪk/ (Show IPA), adjective

apocatastasis

[ap-oh-kuh-tas-tuh-sis] /ˌæp oʊ kəˈtæs tə sɪs/

noun

the state of being restored or reestablished; restitution.

the doctrine that Satan and all sinners will ultimately be restored to God.

Compare universalism (def 3).

Origin of apocatastasis

Latin

1670-1680

1670-80; < Latin < Greek: a setting up again. See apo-, catastasis

Related forms

apocatastatic

[ap-uh-kat-uh-stat-ik] /ˌæp əˌkæt əˈstæt ɪk/ (Show IPA), adjective

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