dominionism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tendency among some conservative Christians, especially in the USA, to seek influence or control over secular civil government through political action.
  2. The belief that human beings should be free to dominate and exploit nature, including plants and animals.

Word forms

dominionism

Etymology

From dominion + -ism.

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