universalist

u·ni·ver·sal·ist

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-list]
noun
1.
a person characterized by universalism, as in knowledge, interests, or activities.
2.
( initial capital letter ) a member of a liberal religious denomination advocating Universalism. Compare Unitarian Universalism.
adjective
3.
( initial capital letter ) . Also, U·ni·ver·sal·is·tic. of or pertaining to Universalism or Universalists.

Origin:
1620–30; universal + -ist

non·u·ni·ver·sal·ist, noun, adjective
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Universalism (ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a system of religious beliefs maintaining that all men are predestined for salvation
 
Uni'versalist
 
n, —adj

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universalist (ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlɪst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who has a wide range of interests, knowledge, activities, etc
 
adj
2.  characterized by universality
 
universal'istic
 
adj

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