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solifidian

[ sol-uh-fid-ee-uh n ]
/ ˌsɒl əˈfɪd i ən /
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noun Theology.

a person who maintains that faith alone, without the performance of good works, is all that is necessary for salvation.

Nearby words

  1. solidify,
  2. solidity,
  3. solidly,
  4. solidungulate,
  5. solidus,
  6. solifluction,
  7. solifugid,
  8. solihull,
  9. soliloquist,
  10. soliloquize

Origin of solifidian

1590–1600; soli-1 + Latin fid(ēs) faith, belief, trust + -ian
Related formsso·li·fid·i·an·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for solifidian

solifidian

/ (ˌsɒlɪˈfɪdɪən) /

noun

Christianity a person who maintains that man is justified by faith alone
Derived Formssolifidianism, noun

Word Origin for solifidian

C16: from New Latin sōlifidius, from Latin sōlus sole + fides faith
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Word Origin and History for solifidian

solifidian

n.

"one who believes in salvation by faith alone" (based on Luther's translation of Rom. iii:28), 1590s, Reformation coinage from Latin solus "alone" (see sole (adj.)) + fides "faith" (see faith). As an adjective from c.1600. Related: Solifidianism

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