infusionism

 [in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm]  

in·fu·sion·ism

   [in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm]
noun Theology.
the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.
Origin:
1880–85; infusion + -ism

Related forms
in·fu·sion·ist, noun
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infusionism (ɪnˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm)
 
—n
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
 
in'fusionist
 
—n, —adj

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