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congregationalism
[ kong-gri-gey-shuh-nl-iz-uhm ]
/ ˌkɒŋ grɪˈgeɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm /
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noun
a form of Protestant church government in which each local religious society is independent and self-governing.
(initial capital letter) the system of government and doctrine of Congregational churches.
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Origin of congregationalism
First recorded in 1640–50; congregational + -ism
OTHER WORDS FROM congregationalism
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British Dictionary definitions for congregationalism
Congregationalism
/ (ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
a system of Christian doctrines and ecclesiastical government in which each congregation is self-governing and maintains bonds of faith with other similar local congregations
Derived forms of Congregationalism
Congregationalist, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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