infusionism
[ in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]
nounTheology.
the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.
Origin of infusionism
1Other words from infusionism
- in·fu·sion·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for infusionism
infusionism
/ (ɪnˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm) /
noun
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
Derived forms of infusionism
- infusionist, noun, adjective
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