solifidian

[ sol-uh-fid-ee-uhn ]

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

Origin of solifidian

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

Other words from solifidian

  • so·li·fid·i·an·ism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for solifidian

solifidian

/ (ˌsɒlɪˈfɪdɪən) /


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

Origin of solifidian

1
C16: from New Latin sōlifidius, from Latin sōlus sole + fides faith

Derived forms of solifidian

  • solifidianism, noun

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