English Explanatory Dictionary

solifidian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who believes that faith alone (as opposed to good deeds) brings salvation.
adj
  1. Believing, or relating to the belief, that faith alone (as opposed to good deeds) brings salvation.

Pronunciation

/ˌsoʊl.əˈfɪd.i.ən/ /sɑl-/ /sɒl-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-solifidian.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-solifidian.wav

Word forms

solifidian solifidians

Etymology

From Latin sōlā fidē (“only by faith”) + -ian.

Antonyms

legalist nullifidian legalistic

Derived words

solifidianism
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