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arminian

Ar·min·i·an·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ɑrˈmɪn i əˌnɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ɑrˈmɪn i əˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of arminian word

  • adjective arminian denoting, relating to, or believing in the Christian Protestant doctrines of Jacobus Arminius, published in 1610, which rejected absolute predestination and insisted that the sovereignty of God is compatible with free will in man. These doctrines deeply influenced Wesleyan and Methodist theology 3
  • noun arminian a follower of such doctrines 3
  • noun arminian the doctrinal teachings of Jacobus Arminius or his followers, especially the doctrine that Christ died for all people and not only for the elect. Compare Calvinism (def 1). 1
  • noun arminian (Christianity) A person who follows the religious philosophy founded by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius. 0
  • adjective arminian (Christianity) Of or relating to the religious philosophy founded by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius. 0
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Origin of arminian

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

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Parts of speech for Arminian

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arminian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • methodist

    a member of the largest Christian denomination that grew out of the revival of religion led by John Wesley: stresses both personal and social morality and has an Arminian doctrine and, in the U.S., a modified episcopal polity.
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