solifidian
[ sol-uh-fid-ee-uhn ]
nounTheology.
a person who maintains that faith alone, without the performance of good works, is all that is necessary for salvation.
Origin of solifidian
1Other words from solifidian
- so·li·fid·i·an·ism, noun
Words Nearby solifidian
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How to use solifidian in a sentence
solifidian, sol-i-fid′i-an, n. one who holds that faith alone is what is necessary for justification.
British Dictionary definitions for solifidian
solifidian
/ (ˌsɒlɪˈfɪdɪən) /
noun
Christianity a person who maintains that man is justified by faith alone
Origin of solifidian
1C16: from New Latin sōlifidius, from Latin sōlus sole + fides faith
Derived forms of solifidian
- solifidianism, noun
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