Arminianism

[ ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

/ ɑrˈmɪn i əˌnɪz əm /

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noun Theology.

the doctrinal teachings of Jacobus Arminius or his followers, especially the doctrine that Christ died for all people and not only for the elect.Compare Calvinism (def. 1).

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Origin of Arminianism

1610–20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM Arminianism

Ar·min·i·an, adjective, noun

Words nearby Arminianism

Armillifer, arm in arm, arming, arming chest, Arminian, Arminianism, Arminius, armipotent, armistice, Armistice Day, Armitage

How to use Arminianism in a sentence

Robinson became noted as a preacher and controversialist against Arminianism.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2|Egerton Ryerson
The denial of universal ideas is rationalism and materialism in philosophy, as it is Pelagianism and Arminianism in theology.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord
Wesley and Whitfield parted company on the ground of Arminianism versus Calvinism.
Notes and Queries, Number 49, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1850|Various
In a word, Arminianism became a method of religious inquiry that appealed to reason, nature, and the needs of man.
Unitarianism in America|George Willis Cooke

On the other hand, when the people claim the right to rule, they modify their theology into Arminianism.
Unitarianism in America|George Willis Cooke