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infusionism

[in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]
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noun Theology.
  1. the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.
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Origin of infusionism

First recorded in 1880–85; infusion + -ism
Related formsin·fu·sion·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for infusionism

infusionism

noun
  1. Christian theol the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life
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Derived Formsinfusionist, noun, adjective
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