English Explanatory Dictionary

sacramentalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.
  2. The belief that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of a perfect supernatural one.

Word forms

sacramentalism sacramentalisms

Etymology

From sacramental + -ism.

Synonyms

sacramentarianism
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