universalism

uni·ver·sal·ism

noun \ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of UNIVERSALISM

1

often capitalized

a : a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved

b : the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism

2

: something that is universal in scope

3

: the state of being universal : universality

— uni·ver·sal·ist \-s(ə-)list\ noun or adjective often capitalized

First Known Use of UNIVERSALISM

1805

Rhymes with UNIVERSALISM

abolitionism, academicism, agrarianism, anthropomorphism, anti-Semitism, bicameralism, colloquialism, colonialism, constitutionalism, cosmopolitism, ecumenicism, exceptionalism, exhibitionism, existentialism, fundamentalism, Hegelianism, hermaphroditism, hyperrealism, imperialism, industrialism, instrumentalism, interventionism, irrationalism, isolationism, Malthusianism, Manichaeanism, materialism, millennialism, Monophysitism, multilingualism, neoclassicism, Neoplatonism, neorealism, Nestorianism, Occidentalism, orientalism, parochialism, Pelagianism, phenomenalism, photojournalism, pictorialism, Postimpressionism, professionalism, pseudoclassicism, reconstructionism, republicanism, Rosicrucianism, sacerdotalism, self-determinism, sadomasochism, sectarianism, sensationalism, sentimentalism, spiritualism, Tractarianism, traditionalism, transcendentalism, ultramontanism, utopianism, vocationalism