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annihilationism

[ uh-nahy-uh-ley-shuhn-iz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.
  1. the teaching or belief that the souls of the wicked or unrepentant will cease to exist after death or after the Last Judgment, rather than undergo eternal torment in hell.

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Other Words From

  • an·ni·hi·la·tion·ist noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of annihilationism1

First recorded in 1830–40; annihilation ( def ) + -ism ( def )

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Example Sentences

This, beyond all question, gives a flat contradiction to annihilationism.

It completely demolishes two special heresies of the day, namely, universalism and annihilationism.

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