solifidian

American

[sol-uh-fid-ee-uhn] / ˌsɒl əˈfɪd i ən /

noun

Theology.

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

solifidian British

/ ˌsɒlɪˈfɪdɪən /

noun

Christianity a person who maintains that man is justified by faith alone

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

solifidianism

noun

Etymology

Origin of solifidian

1590–1600; soli- ¹ + Latin fid ( ēs ) faith, belief, trust + -ian

Example Sentences

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How deeply the solifidian doctrine had penetrated into the very bosom of the church was revealed by the storminess of the debate.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

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