antinomianism

an·ti·no·mi·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-noh-mee-uh n]
- /ˌæn tɪˈnoʊ mi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-noh-mee-uh n]
- /ˌæn tɪˈnoʊ mi ən/

Definitions of antinomianism word

noun antinomianism a person who maintains that Christians are freed from the moral law by virtue of grace as set forth in the gospel. 1
noun antinomianism (Christianity) A religious movement which believes that only the spiritual 'law of Faith' (Romans 3:27) is essential for salvation; and which is 'against' all other practical 'laws' being taught as being essential for salvation; and referring to them as legalism. 1
noun antinomianism (Judaism) Opposition to the Torah. 0

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Origin of antinomianism

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Medieval Latin Antinom(ī) name of sect (plural of Antinomus opponent of (the moral) law < Greek antí anti- + nómos law) + -ian

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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