indifferentism

in·dif·fer·ent·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-dif-er-uh n-tiz-uh m, -dif-ruh n-]
- /ɪnˈdɪf ər ənˌtɪz əm, -ˈdɪf rən-/
- /ɪnˈdɪfrəntɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-dif-er-uh n-tiz-uh m, -dif-ruh n-]
- /ɪnˈdɪf ər ənˌtɪz əm, -ˈdɪf rən-/

Definitions of indifferentism word

noun indifferentism systematic indifference. 1
noun indifferentism adiaphorism. 1
noun indifferentism the principle or opinion that differences of religious belief are essentially unimportant. 1
noun indifferentism Philosophy. the doctrine that each entity is essentially unique and at the same time essentially the same as all other entities of its kind. 1
noun indifferentism The belief that differences of religious belief are of no importance. 1
noun indifferentism systematic indifference, esp in matters of religion 0

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Origin of indifferentism

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

From the French word indifférentisme, dating back to 1820-30. See indifferent, -ism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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