congregationalism
a form of Protestant church government in which each local religious society is independent and self-governing.
(initial capital letter) the system of government and doctrine of Congregational churches.
Origin of congregationalism
1Other words from congregationalism
- con·gre·ga·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
Words Nearby congregationalism
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How to use congregationalism in a sentence
Preston congregationalism is a very good, a very respectable, and a very quarrelsome creature.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusI must now pass from local and personal affairs to notice a movement in congregationalism at large.
Recollections of a Long Life | John Stoughton(for their sakes we say it,) the congregationalism of New-England governs it.
congregationalism is not largely represented in Kensington, and mainly centres in one or two Churches, viz.
The Church Index | William Pepperellcongregationalism was still in the ascendancy when it ceased to banish Baptists and to whip Quakers.
The Arena | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Congregationalism
/ (ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
a system of Christian doctrines and ecclesiastical government in which each congregation is self-governing and maintains bonds of faith with other similar local congregations
Derived forms of Congregationalism
- Congregationalist, adjective, noun
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