infusionism

[ in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

nounTheology.
  1. the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.

Origin of infusionism

1
First recorded in 1880–85; infusion + -ism

Other words from infusionism

  • in·fu·sion·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for infusionism

infusionism

/ (ɪnˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm) /


noun
  1. 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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