Pentecostalism

World English Dictionary
Pentecostal (ˌpɛntɪˈkɒstəl)
 
adj
1.  (usually prenominal) of or relating to any of various Christian groups that emphasize the charismatic aspects of Christianity and adopt a fundamental attitude to the Bible
2.  of or relating to Pentecost or the influence of the Holy Ghost
 
n
3.  a member of a Pentecostal Church
 
Pente'costalism
 
n
 
Pente'costalist
 
n, —adj

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Pentecostalism is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
WordNet
pentecostalism

noun
the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues 
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