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infusionism

[ in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

Theology.
  1. the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.

infusionism

/ ɪˈːəˌɪə /

noun

  1. Christian theol the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳܲDzԾ, nounadjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ڳsDz· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of infusionism1

First recorded in 1880–85; infusion + -ism

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